Material Handler Full-time & Part-time Sign-on Bonus

Evergreen Goodwill•Kirkland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas. This role is crucial for ensuring a smooth flow of goods to the production floor and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various conditions, including outdoors and in a warehouse setting. The Material Handler will also be responsible for sorting donations, operating cardboard compactors, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older
No experience required
High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
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).
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
Problem Solving
Communicating with the public
Verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements

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 and report any potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
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.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mentorship Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Job Training