Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Mount Vernon, WA

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Production department and unloads donations from containers, moving goods to appropriate production areas. The role sorts donations into bins for further processing, separates salvage material and garbage from salable goods, and helps maintain a smooth flow of goods to the production floor. The position also uses cardboard compactors, maintains donor tallies and a clean work environment, and supports workplace safety and customer satisfaction. Forklift duties may apply when the employee is certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. Minors may not operate heavy machinery or compactors.

Requirements

No experience required.
High school graduation or equivalency is preferred but not required.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
Must be able to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, and climb ladders.
Must be able to travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Must have fine motor control to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with people who have limited English skills.
Must maintain reliable attendance.
Must be able to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract; solve problems; and communicate with the public.
Seattle Goodwill forklift certification is optional if applicable to the role, and eligibility requirements must be met.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalency.
Seattle Goodwill forklift certification, if applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

Remove and sort salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing.
Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
Use cardboard compactors and identify problems.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices, report potential hazards or accidents, and support a safety culture.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
When certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, safely perform duties associated with forklift operation, if applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health plan with medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance for salaried employees.
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts plan.
Roth and 403(b) retirement savings plan program.
Paid vacation, nine holidays, and sick time.
Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave.
Employee discounts.
Employee referral bonus.
Employee Assistance Program.
Mentorship Program.
Career advancement opportunities.
Paid job training.