Dock Material Handler FT - 880

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST seeks a Dock Handler in San Luis Obispo to sort and move donated goods, load and unload deliveries, and manage initial donation processing. The role supports a mission-driven team and contributes to community programs on the Central Coast.

Responsibilities include stocking areas, transporting items to processing departments, and, when required, operating a baler or compactor. This entry-level role offers growth and benefits while supporting donations-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Perform sorting and transportation of donated goods.
• Load and unload donations from trucks and trailers.
• Initial donation processing before distribution to departments.
• Transport materials to appropriate departments and locations.
• Operate baler/compactor as required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and trailers by placing materials for delivery to stores.
• Off-load donations from trucks and trailers by removing materials and placing them in designated areas.
• Perform initial donation processing before distributing items to the appropriate processing departments.
• Transport materials to the appropriate departments and locations.
• Depending on the position, operate a baler and compactor by following established procedures.

Skills

Load trucks

Unload donations

Initial donation processing

Transport materials

Operate baler/compactor

Tools

Baler

Compactor

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SLO Headquarters - San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $16.90 - $17.43 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Entry Level, GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST

DOCK HANDLER

Pay Ranges: $16.90- $17.43 per hour

Do More Than a Job. Make an Impact.

At Goodwill Central Coast, your work has purpose. For nearly 100 years, we've been turning donations into opportunity—creating jobs, removing barriers to employment, and helping people build brighter futures across the Central Coast.

We're looking for talented people who want to grow their careers, bring their expertise, and make a difference. Here, your success helps create opportunity for others.

Why Goodwill Central Coast?

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision & life insurance*
• 403(b) retirement plan with company matching*
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave*
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference

*Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

The Opportunity

Perform a variety of duties involving the sorting and transportation of donated goods. Responsibilities may include loading and off-loading items from trucks and trailers, performing the initial sorting of textiles and hard-sort items, and transporting materials as required.

What You'll Do

• Load trucks and trailers by placing materials for delivery to stores.
• Off-load donations from trucks and trailers by removing materials and placing them in designated areas.
• Perform initial donation processing before distributing items to the appropriate processing departments.
• Transport materials to the appropriate departments and locations.
• Depending on the position, operate a baler and compactor by following established procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Ready to Work for Good?

If you're ready to use your talents, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Bring your talent. Build your career. Be part of the solution.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goodwill Central Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Goodwill Central Coast is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to contact Human Resources 831-423-8611 or at [e-mail]