Material Handler -Full Time (Brooklyn Ave.)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC•Fort Wayne, IN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for its Operations Center in Fort Wayne, IN. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy logistics but desire consistent schedules without late nights or working every weekend. Goodwill offers career development resources and the satisfaction of serving the community. Founded in 1902, Goodwill provides opportunities for economic stability and community building through job training, employment services, and community-based programs, supported by the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. The organization is highly rated for its use of funds and offers good benefits, consistent rotating schedules, a positive work environment, and career development opportunities. As a Material Handler, you will be an important part of operations, collecting donations, issuing tax receipts, hand sorting and organizing donated goods for shipment to Goodwill Stores. You will also assist drivers with pick-ups and deliveries between stores, the operations center, and the corporate office.

Requirements

No specialized educational requirements; will train
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.
Adhere to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned.
Report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
Avoid offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and assure the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times.

Nice To Haves

Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
Operates forklift, if licensed.
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.

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.
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.
Collect donations from the community and issue tax receipts.
Hand sort and organize the donated goods to prepare for shipment to our area Goodwill Stores.
Act as a "driver's helper" assisting the driver with pick up and delivery between the stores, operations center and corporate office.