Material Handler

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Penang is seeking a high-energy Material Handler to support retail operations. This role is essential for providing excellent customer service and assisting with donations. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude, and relevant experience is preferred. Benefits include a 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, and generous vacation time. Join us to help empower individuals in the community while working in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Vacation Time and 8 Paid Holidays

Free career coaching

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist donors with unloading donations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the store and donation area.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Positive attitude

Education

1 year of production experience

Job description

Georgetown | Mon-Sun: 9AM-9PM
1002 S. Broadway, STE 8
Georgetown, KY 40324, USA

Description

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for a high energy, positive attitude, team-minded Material Handler to join our team! This position is essential for the success of our retail store operation. The ideal candidate will support our core values of respect, excellence and integrity with a focus on great customer service. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping other’s in your community, the Material Handler opportunity is for you!

Our retail operation is an important part of who we are and what we do. It fuels our good work across the Kentucky Bluegrass, generating revenue for programs and services while providing job opportunities to many of who face limited options. Every role within our retail operations helps us further our mission of empowering people to increase the dignity and independence that comes with earning a paycheck and achieving self-sufficiency.

Pay: $13.00 / hour Job Type: Full-Time

Hours of Operation

Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Assist each donor or Goodwill transportation staff with unloading donations from donor vehicles or store trucks using rolling carts or dollies, as necessary.
• Maintains a positive shopping experience by providing excellent customer service.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties to keep cleanliness of the store and donation area.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• 1 year of production experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.

Benefits

• 403(b) Plan
• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid HolidaysShort and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Free career coaching, including financial training and digital literacy
• Access to our Goodwill Cars to Work program
• Mission-centric career

When we say mission-centric career, what do we mean? When you work at Goodwill, you work to help fund employment programs for Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges to entering the workforce. You get paid, but you also help your neighbors in need!

Have a background challenge? That’s OK, too! Goodwill is a proud second-chance employer.

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