Material Handler

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky in Shelbyville is seeking a Material Handler to sort and classify donated materials and deliver them to various departments. You will assist with loading and unloading trucks, prepare materials for delivery, and help keep the dock area clean and organized.

Role requires basic reading/writing, accuracy in records, and reliable transportation. You may operate a baler or tow motor after training, if applicable, with a rotating schedule including evenings, weekends

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Read & write

Accuracy in record keeping

Customer service

Physical stamina

Job description

Location(s)

450 Boone Station Rd, Shelbyville , Kentucky 40065 , 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.

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