The posting
Job Title: Material Handler
Department: Production FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Material Handler Supervisor
About Goodwill
We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.
About the Position
The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas. Pay Rate: $21.65/hour
Work Environment:
Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Remove and sort through salvage material and garbage from salable goods. Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing. Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor. Use cardboard compactors and identify problems. Maintain donor tallies. Maintain a clean work environment. Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture and report any potential hazards or accidents. Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors. Maintain reliable attendance. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required No experience required Applicants must be 18 years or older
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements
Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).
Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting Problem Solving Communicating with the public Verbal and written communication skills
Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.
