Harborcreek Store - Material Handler

goodwillready; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

goodwillready in Erie County is seeking a dedicated individual for material handling roles. Responsibilities include moving and organizing donated goods, loading trucks, and ensuring excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate should possess equipment certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Join us for a fulfilling career at goodwillready.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and counting skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform prolonged physical tasks.
• Direct contact with the public and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Move materials throughout the donated goods cycle.
• Organize and load trucks safely and neatly.
• Communicate issues regarding donated goods to supervisors.

Skills

Equipment certifications

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong sense of urgency

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Tow motor

Pallet jack

Job description

Essential Duties

• Move materials following One Touch System guidelines throughout donated goods cycle.
• Back up for Attended Donation Center.
• Carry-out for large items and world class customer service.
• Must organize and load trucks, safely, neatly and properly.
• Communicate problems and rejections of donated goods to appropriate supervisor.
• Move, organize, and stack donated goods, salvage, and waste in warehouse space or in trucks with the use of material handling equipment.
• Bale salvage materials.
• Maintains required daily maintenance check and keeps supervisor informed regarding maintenance for any vehicle assigned.
• Maintains records and logs as required.
• Maintains appearance, dress, attitude, and actions conducive to good public relations.
• Keeps equipment clean and safe.
• Maintenance duties as assigned.
• Complies with all safety and security policies as directed by corporate management.
• Other duties as required by Goodwill.

Essential Skills

• Equipment certifications, ie. tow motor, pallet jack.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Problem solving skills.
• Previous material handling experience a plus.
• Must pass all required certifications.

Core Competencies

• Ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• As a team member, the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.
• Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organization changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing organization change.
• Ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.
• Ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situation and take appropriate action.
• Ability to find effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.

Education

Basic reading, writing, and counting. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 pounds in an office and warehouse setting with prolonged lifting and standing. Bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling required. Direct contact with public. Exposure to environmental conditions in all weather.