Material Handler - Food Distribution

Goodwill of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Food Distribution Associate - Dry Goods to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will help fulfill customer orders, stock and organize inventory, load and unload deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment. Candidates should have forklift certification and be comfortable performing physical labor in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Requirements

• Forklift certification required
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. continuously throughout the day and perform physical warehouse work
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and move dry goods or wet goods up to 75 lbs.
• Forklift certification required
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Heavy lifting (45 lbs & over) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Light lifting (14 lbs & under) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs & over) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Light carrying (14 lbs & under) - CONTINUOUSLY
• Pushing/Pulling - CONTINUOUSLY
• Reaching Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
• Reaching At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
• Reaching Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY
• Twisting - CONTINUOUSLY
• Bending - CONTINUOUSLY
• Kneeling/Crawling - CONTINUOUSLY
• Squat - CONTINUOUSLY
• Hearing - CONTINUOUSLY
• Vision, close - CONTINUOUSLY
• Vision, distant - CONTINUOUSLY
• Vision, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY
• Hands/Fingers: Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY
• Hands/Fingers: Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY
• Hands/Fingers: Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY
• Walking - CONTINUOUSLY
• Standing - CONTINUOUSLY
• Speaking - CONTINUOUSLY
• Driving - OCCASIONALLY
• Working in various weather conditions/varying temperatures - OCCASIONALLY

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred
• Climbing: Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY
• Climbing: Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY
• Sitting - OCCASIONALLY

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and fill customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Stock, organize, and restock warehouse inventory
• Load and unload trucks using manual labor and forklifts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely
• Assist in other warehouse and distribution areas as needed

Benefits

• Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to retirement plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED