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Material Handler

Goodwill Industries of Akron
Akron, OH Part Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026 CLOSED ON 1/30/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Goodwill Industries of Akron?

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire a Material Handler for our Outlet store. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!


ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON


Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.


In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MATERIAL HANDLER


To provide material handling support including operating a tipping machine to load products from gaylords onto rolling tables, staging outlet gaylords in all areas and table rotation support, as necessary.



QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MATERIAL HANDLER



  • Basic written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while at the same time fostering strong team atmosphere and positive promotion of agency.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Able to use a pallet jacket, maneuvering loads up to 800 lbs.
  • Able to carry out simple instructions and complete tasks.
  • Must be able to count accurately.



ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity


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