Material Handler E Recycling - Hampton

City of Lincoln; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is seeking a Material Handler E Recycling in Hampton to transfer merchandise, carts and trash to holding areas and appropriate departments, supporting recycling processes and safety procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, no prior experience is required, and candidates must pass a criminal background check. Evening/weekend availability and reliable teamwork are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• No previous experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated goods and other materials into the proper material handling equipment.
• Safely and efficiently use equipment to transport donated goods to the appropriate areas.
• Assist with pricing and displaying merchandise when required.
• Safely, efficiently, and accurately load trucks and trailers when required.
• Follow proper procedures for waste disposal, safely using equipment such as crushers, compactors and lot sweepers.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of assigned areas.
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Adhere to all recycling procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, filling in for other positions when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

No previous experience required

No professional certifications are required

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

Material Handler E Recycling - Hampton (Finance)

Position Summary

Support Goodwill's mission, by providing assistance to department managers and associates in the E-Recycling Store. Transfer merchandise, carts and trash to holding area or appropriate department.

Essential Duties

1. Sort donated goods and other materials into the proper material handling equipment.
2. Safely and efficiently use equipment to transport donated goods to the appropriate areas.
3. Assist with pricing and displaying merchandise when required.
4. Safely, efficiently, and accurately load trucks and trailers when required.
5. Follow proper procedures for waste disposal, safely using equipment such as crushers, compactors and lot sweepers.
6. Responsible for general housekeeping of assigned areas.
7. Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
8. Adhere to all recycling procedures.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, filling in for other positions when necessary.

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.
• No previous experience 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.

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 up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The associate works in a moderate work environment with occassional 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.