Material Handler

Goodwill-Industries-of-Kentucky; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Kentucky in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Material Handler to sort and move donated materials and deliver to departments. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and operating with accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You'll assist with loading/unloading, packaging, and preparing materials for delivery, while maintaining a clean dock area and providing friendly donor service. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides customer assistance with loading and receiving donations.
• Works on rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Location(s)

2624 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville , Kentucky 42240 , United States

Job Description

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.