Material Handler DC Retail - Full Time

Qualifications

**Education and Experience**

• No formal education necessary.
• Must be 18 years of age or older due to the demands of the position, to ensure full availability for all required work shifts including the need for flexible scheduling across all store operating hours, and to meet specific compliance requirements related to state and federal child labor laws.
  
  

**Skills/Abilities/Qualifications**

• Ability to read, write and perform simple math.
• Must present a neat appearance and have the ability to communicate effectively with general public.
• Ability to walk and stand for a full day.
• Ability to climb, stoop, crouch, reach, and bend.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in all weather extremes.
• Ability to work around dust, dirt, fumes and varied noise levels.
• Possess forklift certification and/or willingness to become certified.
• Must be able to work with power equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, trash compactors, balers and operate equipment following all safety guidelines at all times.
• Must have the flexibility to work overtime and varied hours to include Saturdays and Sundays.
  
  

**Physical Requirements**

• Ability to push and pull various carts requiring a force of 50 pounds a distance of 150 feet for 25% of the shift.
• Ability to push and pull manual pallet jacks with gaylords or other material requiring an initial force of 60 pounds and distance of 100 feet for 25% of the shift.
• Ability to push and pull the speed lift requiring an initial force of 60 pounds a distance of 20 feet up to four times per shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from ground level to waist level frequently for more than 75% of the shift.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds from ground level to waist level once per shift.
• Ability to step up 24 inches at a time onto forklifts and/or truck cab steps for 10% of the shift.
• Visual and hearing acuity (with correction) that meets standard vision and hearing test criteria.
• NOTE: This applies to powered industrial equipment operators only
• Possession of forklift license or ability to become certified as a forklift operator.
• Ability to stand continuously for more than 75% of the shift.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stoop to open and close doors and secure loads for 10% of the shift.
  
  

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to disability or status as a protected veteran.

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Disabled/Veterans Employer)