Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Production Department, unloading donations from containers and moving goods to the appropriate production areas. The role sorts donations and salvage, supports the flow of goods to the production floor, maintains a clean and safe work area, and helps provide customer satisfaction. The position pays $21.30 per hour and reports to the Material Handler Supervisor. It is non-exempt. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Forklift certification is optional when applicable to the role and must meet Seattle Goodwill eligibility requirements. The work takes place outdoors and in a warehouse, where temperatures vary and dust may be present. The employee must be able to lift and carry 30–40 pounds and perform prolonged standing, frequent bending and other movements, ladder climbing, and travel across varied surfaces. Reliable attendance and effective verbal and written communication are required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
No experience required.
High school graduation or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Reliable attendance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift and carry 30–40 pounds; stand for long periods; frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push; climb ladders; and travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract; solve problems; and communicate with the public.
If forklift operation is applicable, must meet Seattle Goodwill forklift certification eligibility requirements; certification is optional.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seattle Goodwill forklift certification, when applicable to the role and eligibility requirements are met.

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.
Maintain a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
Use cardboard compactors and identify problems.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Follow safe work practices, support a safety culture, and report potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
When certified to Seattle Goodwill standards and applicable to the role, safely perform duties associated with forklift operation.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including with people who have limited English skills.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.