Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Seattle, WA

4d•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 sorts salvage, garbage, and salable donations; supplies goods to the production floor; uses cardboard compactors; maintains donor tallies and a clean work environment; and follows safe work practices. Forklift duties may be performed only when the employee is certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. The position is based in an outdoor and warehouse environment with variable temperatures and exposure to dust. Pay is $21.30 per hour. No experience is required; high school graduation or equivalency is preferred but not required, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older.
No experience is required.
High school graduation or equivalency is preferred but not required.
Able to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
Able to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, climb ladders, and travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Developed fine motor control for grasping, handling, and manipulating objects with fingers.
Able to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract.
Problem-solving ability.
Able to communicate with the public and demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
If applicable to the job role, must meet eligibility requirements for optional Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency.
Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification, if applicable to the job role.

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.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices, watch for potential hazards or accidents, and report them.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
When certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, safely perform duties associated with forklift operation, if applicable.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Communicate effectively with others, including people with limited English skills.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance for salaried employees.
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan.
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program.
Paid vacation, nine holidays, and sick time.
Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave.
Employee discounts.
Employee referral bonus.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Mentorship Program.
Career advancement opportunities.
Paid job training.