Material Handler Part-time

Goodwill Seattle • Silverdale, WA

28d • $17

About The Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
• No experienced required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have 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). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 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; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
• Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees