Material Handler Part-Time

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia • Hermiston, OR

3d • $18 - $22

About The Position

What will you do in this job?
Receive product from retail stores, donation sites, and donors
Sort product into processing, recycling and storage categories
Operate a forklift to load and unload materials
Unload and load trucks
Operate a baler (not all locations)
Complete cleaning tasks as needed
Regularly conduct and document safety inspections
Provide customers service using Greet, Offer, Thank and Ask Back protocol

Requirements

• Can meet physical requirements to move 50 pound objects routinely
• Have experience operating a forklift
• Are comfortable working in a warehouse environment where you will get dirty and be exposed to dust
• Are comfortable being expected to meet speed and accuracy work goals
• Are available to work weekends and evenings
• Work well on independent tasks
• Have a proven record of being dependable
• Are friendly

Responsibilities

• Receive product from retail stores, donation sites, and donors
• Sort product into processing, recycling and storage categories
• Operate a forklift to load and unload materials
• Unload and load trucks
• Operate a baler (not all locations)
• Complete cleaning tasks as needed
• Regularly conduct and document safety inspections
• Provide customers service using Greet, Offer, Thank and Ask Back protocol

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 4 hours available for use immediately upon hire.
• Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
• On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
• Access to Financial Assistance: Part-time employees who have completed their introductory period and received a positive performance review are eligible for Tier 1 of the Financial Assistance Program, which supports adult basic education, including language learning, GED preparation, high school diploma completion, and improvement in reading, writing, and math skills.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees