Material Handler Part-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Lynnwood, WA

About The Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas. The role is part-time and based in Lynnwood. The work takes place outdoors and in a warehouse, where temperatures vary and employees may be exposed to dust. The position pays $17.13–$17.50 per hour, depending on experience. The employee sorts donations and salvage, routes goods to the appropriate areas, supports production flow, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and helps provide good service to internal and external customers. Forklift duties may be performed only when the employee is certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required, and no prior experience is required. The job requires lifting and carrying up to 30–40 pounds, fine motor control, prolonged standing, frequent bending and other movements, ladder climbing, and travel across varied surfaces. Employees must be able to organize, sort, count, perform basic arithmetic, solve problems, and communicate verbally and in writing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties may be changed or assigned at any time.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older.
No experience required.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with people who have limited English skills.
Able to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
Able to perform fine motor tasks such as grasping, handling, and manipulating objects with fingers.
Able to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push.
Able to climb ladders and travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Able to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract.
Able to problem-solve and communicate with the public.
Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seattle Goodwill forklift certification is optional when applicable to the role; eligibility requirements apply.

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.
Provide 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, observe and support a safety culture, and report potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
When certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, safely perform duties associated with forklift operation, if applicable.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.