Material Handler

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking a Material Handler for physical work in a warehouse environment. The role involves sorting and preparing donated goods, moving materials, operating material-handling equipment, and keeping the warehouse clean and organized. Training is available for forklift, baler, and compactor operation, and the employee may obtain forklift certification. The position starts at $14 per hour and guarantees 38 hours per week.

Requirements

Knowledge of organizational practices, policies, and procedures, and the ability to comply with them.
Knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide excellent customer service as related to the position.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with people from varying social and cultural backgrounds and with people with disabilities.
Ability to work extended hours and varied schedules.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate time-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to train in forklift, baler, and compactor operation and obtain forklift certification.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, carrying, loading, unloading, transporting equipment and supplies, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.

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.
Provide excellent customer service as related to the position.
Perform other incidental and related duties as 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.
Record production numbers, such as bales and pallets, accurately and promptly, and forward them to the appropriate personnel.
Operate material-handling equipment, including balers, forklifts, pallet jacks, and compactors.
Keep donated goods secure 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.