MATERIAL HANDLER

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Health, dental, retirement plans

Generous PTO and holidays

Training and development programs

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia in Brunswick, GA is seeking a Material Handler to presort donations, transport materials, and assist with store orders and salvage handling. You will operate material handling equipment and help ensure safe, efficient management of donated goods.

The role offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO and holidays, free training, and opportunities to join a community-focused mission in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive, respectful attitude while working independently and in a team.
• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 40-60 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Proficiency in operating hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Good eyesight, color vision, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport and relocate merchandise within the warehouse, handling pallets, bins, and boxes.
• Sort, pack, wrap, bale, and transport donated goods efficiently.
• Dispose of unsalable items and manage trash responsibly.
• Operate baling machines and material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks.
• Document production numbers and report to designated personnel.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear required safety equipment.
• Secure and protect donated goods, and occasionally accept and process donations.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with warehouse tasks.
• Warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Skills

Safety procedures

Hand truck operation

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Baling machines

Material handling equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

MATERIAL HANDLER

Full Time Regular 7B-Operatives Brunswick, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 6964

Salary Range: $13.25 To $13.25 Hourly

As a Material Handler at Goodwill, you will be responsible for presorting donations upon arrival, transporting materials to designated areas, and assisting with store orders and salvage handling. This role involves operating material handling equipment and ensuring the efficient and safe management of donated goods.

Your journey with us ensures your work brings purpose as it directly impacts our mission services & the communities we serve. We welcome you as you are. To that end, we believe Goodwill's strength lies in the diversity of those we employ, educate, and serve.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Celebratoryactivities
• Free training and development programs

Your Typical Day:

• Transport andrelocatemerchandise within the warehouse as directed, handling gaylords, bins, pallets, and boxes.
• Sort, pack, wrap,bale,and transport donated goods efficiently.
• Dispose of unsalable or unrecyclable items and manage trash responsibly.
• Operate baling machines and material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Accurately document production numbers and report todesignatedpersonnel.
• Adhere to safety procedures, wear required safety equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Secure and protect donated goods, and occasionally accept and process donations.
• Participate in staff meetings andassistwith various warehouse tasks as directed.
• Warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

What You’ll Need:

• Maintain positive and respectful attitudewhile working independently and in a team environment.
• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 40-60 pounds and push/pull up to 100 poundswith or without accomodations .
• Handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, includingfrequentlylifting,moving,pushing,pulling,stooping, and squattingfor extended periods.
• Proficiencyin operating hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Good eyesight, color vision, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly assess and route goods appropriately.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Join us in our commitment to sustainability and making a positive contribution to our community. Our values guide everything that we do.

Goodwill is an EEO employer and is committed to serving members of the military, Veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Our goal is to help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. Goodwill provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may contact Goodwill's Human Resources Department at 912.354.6611 for assistance in accessing the on-line application system. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and details on your requested accommodation. Goodwill will make every effort to respond to your request promptly.