Donation Materials Handler — Sort, Move & Flow

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington in Seattle is seeking a Material Handler to unload donations from containers and move goods to production areas. This outdoor/warehouse role involves sorting salvage from salable items, operating cardboard compactors, maintaining donor tallies, and ensuring safety and attendance.

Forklift certification optional per Seattle Goodwill standards. The position requires effective communication, physical ability to lift 30-40 pounds, and reliability in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• No experience required.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Applicants must be 18 years or older

Job description

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington in Seattle is seeking a Material Handler to unload donations from containers and move goods to production areas. This outdoor/warehouse role involves sorting salvage from salable items, operating cardboard compactors, maintaining donor tallies, and ensuring safety and attendance.

Forklift certification optional per Seattle Goodwill standards. The position requires effective communication, physical ability to lift 30-40 pounds, and reliability in a