Demo

Salvage Material Handler

Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026
 

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SALVAGE MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

As a Salvage Material Handler Associate, you play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing employment-related services to the community by participating in all areas of moving donations between stores and warehouses. Every day is a little something different and offers both variety and routine! 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SALVAGE MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

The successful candidate must be at least 21 years of age and have at least 1 year of related driving experience. The Salvage Material Handler Associate will need to have valid Arizona Driver license and the driving record must meet requirements of insurance company to drive for us. The Salvage Material Handler will be able to obtain a DOT card, drive a two-ton truck, work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), and work in all weather conditions.

The position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours), bend, stoop, lift; push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds; reach overhead and operate equipment such as forklifts, lift gates, and hand trucks. The Salvage Material Handler will work around moving trucks and may be asked to drive trucks. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Know and demonstrate company values at all times. 
  • Sort, stack and bale merchandise and places merchandise in the proper location.
  • Perform inventories of merchandise, equipment etc. 
  • Assist Truck Drivers in backing up and parking trucks and trailers. 
  • Load and unload trucks and trailers and place merchandise in proper location in the warehouse or yard. 
  • Provide good customer service and professional image at all times. Provide donors with a receipt.   
  • Handle merchandise safely while preserving its value. 
  • Clean and maintain dock and dock area, trucks, trailers bale area and Cherrybell yard.  Clean up work area at end of each shift.
  • Assist in security of Goodwill merchandise, equipment and property. Recognize all merchandise, equipment and property donated to or purchased by Goodwill is the property of Goodwill and is not to be taken, stolen, sold, given away or thrown away inappropriately.
  • Utilize safe, appropriate operation of lift gates, floor jack, and other material handling equipment. Operate equipment in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Perform truck driving duties as necessary.
  • Perform housekeeping duties; clean, straighten, sweep, mop, wash and dust.
  • Attend meetings and training as required. 
  • Follow all policies and procedures, including safety procedures.  Report accidents or injuries immediately. 
  • Assist in other areas as requested.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Display work habits of regular attendance, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability, and promptness.
  • Actively promotes safety and loss prevention policies and reports issues immediately.
  • Answer incoming calls with a positive demeanor, using standard greeting. 
  • Make store announcements periodically on overhead PA system.
  • Assist customers with fitting room access.
  • General housekeeping to include stocking merchandise, overs/unders, returns, sweeping, clean bathrooms, clean toppers and remerchandise as needed.
  • Attends and participates in monthly meetings, as required.



PERKS & BENEFITS

This position offers very competitive wages, and you will be paid biweekly. We offer fantastic full-time benefits including generous amounts of paid time off, paid sick leave, access to earned wages before payday, medical, vision, dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan (with 100% vesting from day 1 and employer matching at 1 year), disability and life insurance, a COMPANY PAID employee assistance plan (EAP) for mental health and a COMPANY PAID telemedicine plan for all employees and their households, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and a 30% store discount!!! 

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

Truck Driver

Outlet Associate

CDL Truck Driver

Outlet Lead

Transportation Lead

Supervisor

Manager

Criminal background screenings will be conducted on all eligible candidates. Only convictions that could impact this position will be considered. 

Salary.com Estimation for Salvage Material Handler in Tucson, AZ
$44,180 to $54,203
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Salvage Material Handler?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Salvage Material Handler career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$38,806 - $48,952
Income Estimation: 
$44,351 - $54,969
Income Estimation: 
$44,351 - $54,969
Income Estimation: 
$67,250 - $87,039

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Salvage Material Handler.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Forklift Operation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $38,806 - $48,952
    • Income Estimation: $39,089 - $49,080
  • Material Handling Skill

    • Income Estimation: $35,186 - $40,802
    • Income Estimation: $35,703 - $44,109
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona

  • Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ
  • Join our team as a Store Associate! Day in the life video Are you looking for a fun and active job? As a Store Associate, you will help Goodwill provide jo... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ
  • Goodwill Youth Council- FOR ALL YOUTH 12-24 YEARS OF AGE- Foster Care Youth, Justice Involved Youth, LGBTQ Youth, Youth of Color & Special Populations Welc... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ
  • Are you right for Goodwill? Uncover the vibrant life of the Sonoran Desert, where Tucson showcases just how dynamic and diverse a desert ecosystem can be. ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Sierra Vista, AZ
  • Join our team as a Store Associate! Day in the life video Are you looking for a fun and active job? As a Store Associate, you will help Goodwill provide jo... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Salvage Material Handler jobs in the Tucson, AZ area that may be a better fit.

  • PRIME360 Tucson, AZ
  • Prime360 is one of the largest and fastest growing pallet management services companies, offering the entire nation including Canada and Mexico a wide rang... more
  • 26 Days Ago

  • Parker Hannifin Tucson, AZ
  • Org Marketing Statement Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $19.9 billion global company. With annual sales of $19.9 billion in fiscal year 2... more
  • 10 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!