Material Handler - 6301

City of Lincoln; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is seeking an associate to sort donated goods, operate material handling equipment, and load trailers as needed. The role includes following recycling procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering high levels of customer service to internal and external customers.

Evening and weekend availability may be required. The position emphasizes safety, privacy, and teamwork, with a background check required and a preference for material handling experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in a related field required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Material Handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts donated goods into the proper container for transfer to designated areas.
• Safely and efficiently uses material handling equipment to transport donated goods to the appropriate area.
• Loads trailers and containers when required.
• Follows established procedures for the safe disposal of waste, adhering to all recycling procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping of assigned areas inside and outside of the facility.
• Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers and performs other duties as assigned by team management to include filing in for other positions when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year experience in a related field

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

To safely and efficiently receive and transfer of donated goods and related items from the dock to the designated departments or areas. Provide additional assistance to leadership as needed.

Essential Duties

(Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.)

1. Sorts donated goods into the proper container for transfer to designated areas.

2. Safely and efficiently uses material handling equipment to transport donated goods to the appropriate area.

3. Loads trailers and containers when required.

4. Follows established procedures for the safe disposal of waste, adhering to all recycling procedures.

5. Maintains good housekeeping of assigned areas inside and outside of the facility.

6. Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers and performs other duties as assigned by team management to include filing in for other positions when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Will consider a combination of education and work experience.
• 1 year experience in a related field required.
• No professional certifications are required for this position.
• The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
• The associate in this position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Material Handling experience preferred.

Competencies

Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge

Safety Statement

Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.

Information Privacy and Security

This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill Privacy policy 10.23 related to the handling of CI, and follow all related procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI.

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Work Conditions

• The associate is required to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• The associate works in an environment with frequent exposure to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.).
• The associate must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as business needs dictate.

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.