Material Handler - Full Time (Brooklyn Ave.)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is hiring a Material Handler for its Operations Center on Brooklyn Ave. in Fort Wayne. The role supports Goodwill’s mission by collecting donations from the community, issuing tax receipts, sorting and organizing donated goods for shipment to area Goodwill stores, and assisting with pickups and deliveries alongside a truck driver between stores, the Operations Center, and the corporate office. This is generally first-shift work, and weekend availability is required. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments and involves substantial standing, walking, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching. Heavy work is required, including moving objects up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly. No specialized education or skills are required; training is provided. A minimum of three months of work experience is required.

Requirements

Minimum of three months of work experience.
No specialized educational requirements; training is provided.
Ability to work within a team concept.
Ability to perform required lifting and moving duties, including pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly.
Availability to work weekends.
Subject to a background check and random alcohol and drug testing under the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Must comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks and carts manually or with a hand truck or pallet jack at all locations.
Accept donations and distribute tax receipts.
Pre-sort donations as required.
Assist and follow the truck driver’s directions while on route.
Assist and direct the truck driver when backing up and provide directions for home pickups.
Keep work areas and trucks clean and neat.
Follow safety rules and practices.
Operate the compactor if trained.
Perform heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling.
Maintain a positive outlook and a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor when interacting with customers, donors, co-workers, and clients.
Report needs for necessary materials or equipment.
Operate a forklift if licensed.
Keep walkways, aisles, exits, and areas around safety equipment clear and unobstructed.
Bale salvage as needed if assigned and trained.
Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce.