Operations Material Handler II - Clayton Donation Center

Goodwill of Colorado•Denver, CO

18h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Our Material Handler II position works in our Donation Centers using Powered Equipment moving donated items on and off trucks and into and out of Storage areas. Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience is preferred for this role. Our Donation Centers are open 9 to 5 pm daily. The Material Handler II, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve donated product following Goodwill of Colorado’s warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.
Able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification to safely operate equipment. Ability to be forklift certified.
Demonstrate ability to safely operate hydraulic baler and other equipment.
Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product as required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.
Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

Use and become certified on compactor, baler, forklift, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/ tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product.
Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
Ensure that all trucks and trailers are loaded, unloaded, and staged.
Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
Ensure warehouse organization and inventory counts within staging areas.
Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.
Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.
Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and/or received by the retail center and warehouse docks.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure all materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Disability
several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings
paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave
retirement plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer