Lead Material Handler II - Kaizen & Logistics

Goodwill Southwest Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Material Handler II to supervise movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials at our Fort Myers facility. You will guide Material Handler I staff, ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency in all material-handling tasks, and support multiple operational areas as needed.

The role requires warehouse experience, supervisory capability, and comfort with lifting up to 40 pounds while maintaining Kaizen standards and productive workflow in a nonprofit

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of warehouse operations experience.
• 1–2 years loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Ability to recognize colors and lift 40 lbs.
• Comfortable standing long periods and varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload donated materials and ensure items go to correct locations.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5-minute drills for accuracy and safety.
• Lead areas by directing tasks and supporting Material Handler I staff.
• Assist in salvage sorting and cross-train for other plant roles.
• Provide courteous service to stores, vendors, and donors while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Supervisory experience

Forklift experience

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Material Handler II to supervise movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials at our Fort Myers facility. You will guide Material Handler I staff, ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency in all material-handling tasks, and support multiple operational areas as needed.

The role requires warehouse experience, supervisory capability, and comfort with lifting up to 40 pounds while maintaining Kaizen standards and productive workflow in a nonprofit