Material Handler Full-Time

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia • Richland, WA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Material Handler position involves receiving products from various sources, including retail stores, donation sites, and donors. The role requires sorting products into categories for processing, recycling, and storage. Key responsibilities include operating a forklift for loading and unloading materials and trucks, and potentially operating a baler at some locations. The position also entails completing cleaning tasks, conducting and documenting safety inspections regularly, and providing customer service using the Greet, Offer, Thank, and Ask Back protocol. Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour, with potential for annual performance-based increases up to a maximum of $22.28. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums, company-paid life insurance, accrued paid vacation and sick leave, immediate access to 8 hours of PTO, and additional longevity PTO. Employees also have access to on-demand payment for earned wages and financial assistance for training, education, and career development. A retirement savings plan (401(k) or Roth IRA) is available after meeting specific eligibility criteria related to age and hours worked. The work schedule is dependent on business needs and includes evening and weekend work.

Requirements

• Can meet physical requirements to move 50 pound objects routinely
• Have experience operating a forklift
• Are comfortable working in a warehouse environment where you will get dirty and be exposed to dust
• Are comfortable being expected to meet speed and accuracy work goals
• Are available to work weekends and evenings
• Work well on independent tasks
• Have a proven record of being dependable
• Are friendly

Responsibilities

• Receive product from retail stores, donation sites, and donors
• Sort product into processing, recycling and storage categories
• Operate a forklift to load and unload materials
• Unload and load trucks
• Operate a baler (not all locations)
• Complete cleaning tasks as needed
• Regularly conduct and document safety inspections
• Provide customers service using Greet, Offer, Thank and Ask Back protocol

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 8 hours available for use immediately upon hire.
• Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
• On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
• Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees