Material Handler

Bella's Voice; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

20% Employee Discount

Paid Training & Development

Job summary

Bella's Voice in Washington state is hiring a Material Handler to support daily thrift-store operations. You will receive, move, and transport donated merchandise from intake to the sales floor while keeping a safe, organized workspace.

This evergreen listing is activated as staffing needs arise. The role involves sorting, staging for pricing, operating equipment like carts and pallet jacks, and assisting with inventory and store resets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Warehouse, retail, or production experience preferred.
• Dependable with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and transport donated merchandise safely and efficiently.
• Sort donations into appropriate processing categories.
• Stage merchandise for pricing and merchandising.
• Operate carts, pallet jacks, rolling bins, and other approved equipment safely.
• Remove damaged or unsellable merchandise following company procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized storage and production areas.
• Assist with inventory movement between departments.
• Rotate merchandise and support store replenishment.
• Prepare merchandise transfers as needed.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Support seasonal resets and special projects.
• Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Report hazards and equipment issues promptly.
• Assist donors with unloading donations.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Represent Bella's Voice and its mission positively.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Retail experience

Production experience

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

The Material Handler supports the daily operations of Bella's Voice thrift stores by receiving, moving, sorting, organizing, and transporting donated merchandise throughout the production and sales areas. This position helps ensure merchandise flows efficiently from donation intake to the sales floor while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment. Please note this is an evergreen listing, and we will reach out if and when store staffing needs require.

What you'll do

• Receive, unload, inspect, and transport donated merchandise safely and efficiently.
• Sort donations into appropriate processing categories.
• Stage merchandise for pricing and merchandising.
• Operate carts, pallet jacks, rolling bins, and other approved equipment safely.
• Remove damaged or unsellable merchandise following company procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized storage and production areas.
• Assist with inventory movement between departments.
• Rotate merchandise and support store replenishment.
• Prepare merchandise transfers as needed.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Support seasonal resets and special projects.
• Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Report hazards and equipment issues promptly.
• Assist donors with unloading donations.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Represent Bella's Voice and its mission positively.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Warehouse, retail, or production experience preferred.
• Dependable with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to safely lift and move merchandise.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, squat, and twist.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Paid Time Off
• 20% Employee Discount
• Paid Training & Development

Schedule

• Weekend availability required.
• Scheduled shifts are 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM.
• 16 to 40 hours per week available.

About Bella's Voice

Bella's Voice is a Washington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping pets and the people who love them together. Through our Pet Resource Center, community outreach programs, and mission-driven thrift stores, we provide critical support to families facing financial hardship while promoting animal welfare throughout our communities.
At Bella's Voice, we believe every pet deserves a safe, loving home and that compassion extends to both animals and people. Our work is powered by dedicated employees, volunteers, donors, and community partners who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference every day.

The pay range for this role is:

17.50 - 17.50 USD per hour (Lynnwood Location)