Material Handler Part-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Lynnwood, WA

22h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works in the Production department at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington, unloading donations from containers and moving goods to appropriate production areas. The role supports the flow of goods through production by sorting donations and salvage, maintaining donor tallies and a clean work area, and following safe work practices. Forklift duties may be performed when the employee is certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. The position is based in Lynnwood and reports to the Material Handler Supervisor. The work environment includes outdoor and warehouse settings, variable temperatures, and exposure to dust.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older.
No experience is required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, climb ladders, and travel across stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Developed fine motor control to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects with the fingers.
Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to communicate with the public and demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
High school graduation or equivalency is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency.
Seattle Goodwill forklift certification, if applicable to the job role and eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

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.
Follow safe work practices, observe and support a safety culture, and report potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
When certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, consistently and safely perform duties associated with forklift operation.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing, including people with limited English skills.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

Health plan with medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance for salaried employees.
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, nine holidays, 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.