Material Handler

Goodwill-Industries-of-Kentucky; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Material Handler in Glasgow to sort, classify and move donated materials to the appropriate departments. You will assist with loading and unloading, packing, and preparing materials for delivery while ensuring a clean, organized dock area.

The role includes assisting with operation of balers and tow motors after training, and requires flexibility for rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Displays customer service by greeting donors and customers, offering assistance.
• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Packages and bundles material for transporting.
• Prepares material for delivery to other centers.
• Keeps dock area clean and organized.
• May assist with operation of textile baler and tow motor after training, if applicable.
• Provides customer assistance with loading and receiving donations.

Skills

Read and write

Attention to accuracy

Customer service

Lift up to 25 lbs

Job description

Job Description

Shift - B-shift 1:00pm-9:30 pm (5/ 8 hour shifts)

Job Purpose

Display Goodwill’s Core Values – Hope, Dignity, Service & Partnership.

The Material Handler will sort, classify and handle all donated materials and deliver to various departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Packages and bundles material for transporting.
• Prepares material for delivery to other centers.
• Assures dock area remains clean, organized and clutter-free.
• May assist with operation of textile baler and tow motor after equipment training is received, if applicable.

Please Note : Goodwill prohibits minors (under the age of 18) to operate equipment such as balers, compactors, and forklifts in accordance with the child labor laws.

• May assist with weighing bales and maintaining baling processing records, if applicable.
• Provides customer assistance with loading and receiving donations.
• Works on rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports To : Operations Supervisor, Asst. Dir. of Transportation & Logistics, or Retail Manager.

Positions Supervised : None.

Requirements

Requirements :

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability of accuracy with record reporting.
• Displays great customer service by greeting donors and customers; offers assistance.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs.; occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform job requirements with few restrictions; works with minimal supervision.
• Follows all safety procedures and correct safety issues, if possible.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.