Material Handler -Full Time (Brooklyn Ave.)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC•Fort Wayne, IN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is a Material Handler to work at our Operations Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Do you love working in logistics, but are tired of the late nights, working every weekend, and inconsistent schedules? Are you a "people person" who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on! ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 county area in Northeast Indiana. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds. Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer good benefits, great consistent rotating schedules that allow for work-life balance, the satisfaction of serving the community, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career development. A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MATERIAL HANDLER As a Material Handler at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you are an important part of our operations! As a material handler, every day can be something a little different! Working out of our Operations Center on Brooklyn Ave., you collect donations from the community and issue tax receipts. You also get to hand sort and organize the donated goods to prepare for shipment to our area Goodwill Stores. Additionally, there are days that you go with the driver and act as a "driver's helper". You will be assisting the driver with pick up and delivery between the stores, operations center and corporate office.

Requirements

Minimum of three months working experience required
No skills required; will train.
Subject to background check
Ability to work within the team concept
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks/carts manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack at all locations.
Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
Pre-sorts donations as required.
Assists and follows the directions of the truck driver while on route.
Assists and directs truck driver with backing of truck and with directions for home pick ups.
Keeps area and trucks clean and neat.
Follows all safety rules and practices.
Operates compactor, if trained.
Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co workers, and clients.
Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.
Bales salvage as needed, if assigned and trained.