Material Handler Part-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Silverdale, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Production department, unloading donations from containers and moving goods to appropriate production areas. The role helps ensure goods flow smoothly to the production floor and maintains a clean, safe work environment. The position is part-time and pays $17.13 per hour. It is based in Silverdale, with work performed outdoors and in a warehouse where temperatures vary and dust may be present. The employee must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required, and no prior experience is required. Forklift certification is optional when applicable, subject to eligibility requirements and Seattle Goodwill standards. The role involves lifting and carrying up to 30–40 pounds, standing for long periods, frequent bending and other movements, and traveling across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older.
No experience is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, and climb ladders.
Ability to travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to communicate with the public and use verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance.
Forklift certification is optional when applicable and requires meeting eligibility requirements; forklift duties require certification to Seattle Goodwill standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification, when applicable and subject to eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Unload donations from containers and move goods to appropriate production areas.
Remove and sort salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing.
Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
Use cardboard compactors and identify problems; minors may not use or perform duties with compactors or other heavy machinery.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices, observe and support a safety culture, and report potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
When certified to Seattle Goodwill standards and applicable to the role, safely perform duties associated with forklift operation.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with others, including people with limited English skills.
Perform other duties or activities that may be assigned.