Material Handler - Food Distribution

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSST eligible

PSLF eligible employer

Retirement plan

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking a reliable Food Distribution Associate - Dry Goods to join our warehouse team. You will help fulfill customer orders, stock inventory, and load/unload deliveries while maintaining a safe environment.

Forklift certification is required, and physical labor is a core part of the role. The position is temporary, expected to last 2-3 months, with a Monday–Friday schedule and pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs continuously.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and fill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Stock, organize, and restock warehouse inventory.
• Load and unload trucks using manual labor and forklifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Forklift certification

Lifting 75 lbs

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Forklift certification required
• Forklift certification required

Job Details

Applications due by: Sept 25th, 2026

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Mon 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Tues: 7:00am-2:00pm
• Wed: 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Thurs: 7:00am-2:00pm
• Fri: 7:00 AM-3:00PM
• This is a temporary position, expecting to last 2-3 months

Benefits: This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Food Distribution Associate - Dry Goods to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will help fulfill customer orders, stock and organize inventory, load and unload deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment. Candidates should have forklift certification and be comfortable performing physical labor in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Essential Functions

• Pick, pack, and fill customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Stock, organize, and restock warehouse inventory
• Load and unload trucks using manual labor and forklifts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections

Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely

Assist in other warehouse and distribution areas as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. continuously throughout the day and perform physical warehouse work
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred

Other

• Ability to lift and move dry goods or wet goods up to 75 lbs.
• Forklift certification required
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attachment to Job Description

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide To Physical Requirements

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

Carrying

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

Reaching

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

Climbing

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

Vision

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

Hands/Fingers

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - OCCASIONALLY - Driving, CONTINUOUSLY - Working in various weather conditions/varying temperatures*.