Material Handler

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Material Handler at Meadowthorpe Retail Store in Lexington, KY. You will sort and handle donated materials, load and unload trucks, and prepare items for delivery to other centers.

The role requires maintaining a clean dock area and may involve operating baler/toy motors after training. Candidates should be able to lift 25–50 lbs, follow safety procedures, and provide excellent donor/customer service with flexible hours including evenings,

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Accuracy with record reporting.
• Great customer service when greeting donors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Package and bundle material for transporting.
• Prepare material for delivery to other centers.
• Ensure dock area is clean, organized and clutter-free.
• May assist with textile baler and tow motor after training.

Skills

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Manual lifting

Job description

Meadowthorpe Retail Store Full-time Retail

Location(s)

Meadowthorpe Shopping Center, Lexington , Kentucky 40511 , 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.