Material Handler Part-time & Full-time

Goodwill Seattle•Mount Vernon, WA

34d•$17

About The Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and move goods to appropriate production areas. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Remove and sort through 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 through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents. Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. Minors:Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
No experienced required
If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
Problem Solving
Communicating with the public
Verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Remove and sort through 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 through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.