Cleveland Outlet - Store Material Handler

goodwillgoodskills; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Generous paid time off

Retirement planning with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is seeking a Material Handler for our Cleveland outlet store. You will move donated materials, salvage commodities, and sort items into designated locations while supporting the salvage sorting process.

This role offers cross-training opportunities across store functions and a chance to contribute to community programs funded by Goodwill. We value reliability and safety, with opportunities for growth and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ to operate tipping equipment.
• Ability to use safety PPE and follow safety protocols.
• Knowledge of colors and merchandise across categories.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Move donated materials, salvage, trash, equipment, and other materials on/off trucks.
• Sort items into designated locations within the store.
• Support salvage sorting process and cross-train to cover other duties.
• Provide excellent customer service to stores, admin, vendors, and donors.

Skills

Safety PPE usage

Tipping equipment operation

Color shade knowledge

Merchandise knowledge

Flexible hours

Job description

Material Handler - Cleveland Outlet Store

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is hiring a Material Handler to join our team at our Cleveland outlet store! In this vital role, you will be at the heart of our mission, handling donated materials and ensuring they are properly processed for sale. You'll move donated goods, salvage commodities, refuse, equipment, and other materials on and off trucks, sort items into designated locations, and support all areas of the salvage sorting process. This position offers excellent cross-training opportunities to expand your skills across multiple store functions.

At Goodwill Industries, you're not just processing donations; you're helping to fund job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential. Be part of something bigger!

Primary duties include moving donated materials, salvage commodities, trash, equipment/fixtures, or other designated materials on/off trucks, and sorting them properly into designated locations within the store. Will assist in all areas of the salvage sorting process and cross-train to cover other specified job descriptions within the plant as needed. Provide excellent customer service to the stores, admin, and all other vendors/donors.

• Ability to operate all tipping equipment - must be age 18 or older
• Ability to use all appropriate safety PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and follow safety protocols
• Knowledge of different shades and tones of color
• Knowledge of merchandise across a variety of categories
• Ability to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Some of the great perks of working at Goodwill:

• Bonus incentive plan
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement planning with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount

Employees who work full-time are also eligible for:

• Medical, dental, & vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Life insurance at no cost
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match incentive

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Background check required.