Material Handler
About The Position
Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area helps people transform potential into opportunity! With 17 store locations and a service territory of 23 counties in two states, our timeless social enterprise is a win, win, win for all. Individuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs. Donors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills. Shoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community. How do we accomplish our mission? We provide education and career services as well as on the job training to persons with barriers to employment such as multi-generational poverty, history of incarceration, limited education, and no work experience. Why should you join Chattanooga Goodwill? Friendly work environment with co-workers who appreciate working with each other. Employee discount. 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility. Skills and development opportunities. For Full-time employees: Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee. Basic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee. Primary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household. Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Basic math skills.
Responsibilities
- Through words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.
- Maintain agency, employee, and participants confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality may be cause for termination.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
- Consistently and efficiently perform work tasks according to training, e-learning, and work instructions.
- Abide by the policies and procedures as set forth by Goodwill.
- Ensure security and protection of all company assets.
- Effectively communicate with management, peers, and donors.
- Effectively promote and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork with peers.
- Loading and unloading of Goodwill trucks and trailers.
- Operate all equipment safely and in accordance with training and operating manuals. This includes bailers, tippers, and compactors.
- Sort salvage in proper categories.
- Sort and prepare Dell in proper categories.
- Trash disposal.
- Operate a forklift, if requirements for forklift operator are met and successful training is completed.
- Meet minimum daily production goals.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area at all times.
- Adhere to safety and security practices including prompt reporting of safety hazards and injuries to management.
- Attend and complete all training and meetings as required.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee discount.
- 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
- Skills and development opportunities.
- Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee.
- Basic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee.
- Primary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household.
- Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft
- Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
