Material Handler

Goodwill-Industries-of-Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Material Handler to sort, classify, and move donated materials to various departments. You will support loading and unloading trucks, prepare materials for delivery, and help keep the dock area clean.

This role requires reliable transportation, ability to read and write, and accurate record reporting. You may assist with bale weighing, operate equipment after training, and you will work a rotating schedule including evenings, weekends

Qualifications

• Reading and writing ability is required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Good customer service when greeting donors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Sort, classify and handle donated materials.
• Assist in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Package and bundle material for transport.
• Prepare material for delivery to other centers.
• Keep dock area clean, organized and clutter-free.
• Assist with operation of textile baler and tow motor after training, if applicable.
• Weigh bales and maintain baling records, if applicable.
• Provide customer assistance with loading and receiving donations.
• Work on rotating schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Reading & writing

Recordkeeping accuracy

Customer service

Job description

3101 Clays Mill Road #102A, Lexington , Kentucky 40503 , 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.