Material Handler Part-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Silverdale, WA

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas. Goodwill believes in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives through education and training. Their vision is for communities where each person can choose rewarding employment, financial security, and educational achievement. They are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI), embracing employee differences and supporting collective responsibility.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
Lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds.
Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers).
Standing for long periods.
Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing.
Climbing ladders.
Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
Problem Solving.
Communicating with the public.
Verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
No experience required.
Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Remove and sort through 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.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture and report any potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards (if applicable).
Maintain reliable attendance.
Communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.