External Application Deadline May 13, 2024

The Material Handler will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve donated product following Goodwill’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.

This position is full-time. This position will work at the Federal Outlet location (68th & Federal)

Hiring shift: Friday through Tuesday with off days Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pay: $18.79 per Hr. Full Time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

• 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 recycle and trash bins do not become over filled.

• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.

• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.

• Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience, preferred.

• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience, preferred.

Other

• Ability to pass a forklift certification test which includes a drug screen.

• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a 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 dolly or pallet jack as required.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.

• Have effective communicate 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.

Core Competencies

Communication, Customer Focus, Excellence, Knowledge and Skills, Teamwork, Trust, 

Functional Competencies

Attention to Detail, Concern for Safety, Time Management

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position: 633 – Generalist, Ops Dept Number: Varies – Ops

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING – OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASSIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY 

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close – FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY

OTHER, please describe -