Lead Material Handler II - Kaizen-Driven Warehouse Lead

Goodwill Southwest Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida in Bonita Springs, FL, is seeking a Material Handler II to oversee the movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials and to guide Material Handler I teammates to maintain safe, efficient workflows.

The role requires warehouse experience, supervisory exposure, forklift familiarity, and proficiency with Excel/Word. You will support multiple plant areas, follow Kaizen standards, and help advance the nonprofit mission in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Experience loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload raw donated materials, salvage commodities, trash, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring items are placed in their designated plant locations.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5-minute drills to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all material-handling processes.
• Lead assigned operational areas by providing direction, task assignments, and support to Material Handler I employees.
• Assist in salvage sorting operations and cross-train to support additional plant roles as needed.
• Deliver professional and courteous service to stores, administrative teams, vendors, and donors while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Color vision

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Goodwill Southwest Florida in Bonita Springs, FL, is seeking a Material Handler II to oversee the movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials and to guide Material Handler I teammates to maintain safe, efficient workflows.

The role requires warehouse experience, supervisory exposure, forklift familiarity, and proficiency with Excel/Word. You will support multiple plant areas, follow Kaizen standards, and help advance the nonprofit mission in the community.