Material Handler

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking a Material Handler for work in a warehouse or retail environment. The role involves sorting, packing, wrapping, baling, transporting, and safeguarding donated goods, as well as loading and unloading trucks and handling unsalable or unrecyclable items. The employee uses material-handling equipment such as a baler, forklift, pallet jack, and compactor, and is expected to train on this equipment and obtain forklift certification. The position starts at $14 per hour and guarantees 38 hours per week. The employee maintains an organized and clean work area, documents production numbers, follows attendance and safety policies, provides customer service, attends staff meetings, and protects confidential information. The work is physically demanding and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, loud noises, and outdoor weather conditions. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test. A high school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience are preferred.

Requirements

Pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Know and comply with organizational practices, policies, and procedures.
Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality.
Communicate efficiently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Exhibit excellent customer service skills related to the position.
Read, write, and understand English.
Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals from varying social and cultural backgrounds and with people with disabilities.
Work extended hours and various work schedules.
Work independently and demonstrate time-management skills.
Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Train to operate a forklift, baler, and compactor, and obtain forklift certification.
Perform duties requiring extensive use of hands and arms; lifting, bending, carrying, loading, unloading, and transporting equipment and supplies; and occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.
Meet the role's vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of work experience in retail, a warehouse, or a related setting.

Responsibilities

Follow Goodwill's attendance and punctuality policies.
Exhibit excellent customer service skills related to the position.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Transport boxes, bins, and crates to work areas and distribute items and salvage to appropriate areas.
Sort, pack, wrap, bale, and transport donated goods.
Load and unload trucks using material-handling equipment.
Dispose appropriately of unsalable or unrecyclable items.
Document production numbers, such as the number of bales and pallets, accurately and promptly, and forward the information to appropriate personnel.
Operate material-handling equipment, including balers, forklifts, pallet jacks, and compactors.
Keep donated goods secured and protected from misuse; occasionally accept and receive donations.
Maintain an organized and clean work area and warehouse.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.