Material Handler Part-time & Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Kirkland, WA

17h•$18 - $19•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 involves sorting donations, operating cardboard compactors, and maintaining donor tallies. Safety is a key aspect, requiring demonstrated safe work practices and awareness of potential hazards. Building and maintaining customer satisfaction, both internal and external, is also a responsibility. For those certified, forklift operation may be required. Minors are not permitted to operate heavy machinery or compactors. The role also includes performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
No experience required
Able to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds
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

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; 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
$250 Sign-On Bonus