E-Commerce Material Handler

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is seeking an E-Commerce Material Handler to unload donations, sort them for production, and ensure a smooth flow to processing areas. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy warehouse environment.

Pay rate is $21.30 per hour. This non-exempt, on-site position offers opportunities to learn pallet jack operation, stacker use, and warehouse best practices while contributing to a nonprofit that changes lives through job training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required but helpful for warehouse work.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations from containers and move goods to production areas.
• Sort donations into bins and route to appropriate processing zones.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and report hazards.
• Operate pallet jack and stacking equipment as needed.
• Support team to meet daily production and quality targets.

Skills

Salvage handling

Donations sorting

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Stacker operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: E-Commerce Material Handler

Department: E-Commerce

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: E-Commerce Manager

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 E-Commerce Material Handler unloads donations from containers and efficiently moves donated goods to appropriate production areas.

Pay Rate $21.30/hour

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 packers and identify work flow issues.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalency, but not required
• No experience needed, previous warehouse experience helpful.

Computer/Technology Skills:

N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Or Registrations

• This role may require ability to operate an electric pallet jack and stacker. Certification and training provided by Evergreen Goodwill. Employee 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). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Problem Solving
• Internal/external customer service skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Work Environment

Warehouse environment, moderate noise level, exposure to dust. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

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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.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.