Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Mount Vernon, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Production department, unloading donations from containers and moving goods to appropriate production areas. The role sorts salvage material and garbage from salable goods, sorts donations into bins for further processing, and helps maintain a smooth flow of goods to the production floor. The position also involves using cardboard compactors, maintaining donor tallies and a clean work environment, following safe work practices, and supporting customer satisfaction and team efforts. Forklift duties may be performed only when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. Minors may not use or perform job duties involving heavy machinery or compactors. The position pays $17.13 per hour and reports to the Material Handler Supervisor. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required, and no prior experience is required. The work takes place outdoors and in a warehouse, where temperatures vary and dust may be present. The employee must be able to lift and carry 30–40 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing, ladder climbing, and travel across varied surfaces. Reliable attendance and effective verbal and written communication are also required.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalency is preferred but not required.
No prior experience is required.
Ability to lift and carry 30–40 pounds.
Fine motor control sufficient to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects with fingers.
Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push.
Ability to climb ladders and travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with people who have limited English skills.
Reliable attendance.
Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to communicate with the public.

Nice To Haves

Seattle Goodwill forklift certification is optional, if applicable to the job role, and subject to eligibility requirements.

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.
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 completing related results as needed.
When applicable and certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, safely perform duties associated with forklift operation.
Perform other duties as assigned.