Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill is seeking a Material Handler to unload donations and move goods to production areas. You will sort donations, maintain tallies, and ensure a smooth flow of materials to the production floor in an outdoor/warehouse setting.

Position is non-exempt and hourly, with a pay rate of $18.25–$20.55 per hour depending on experience. Requires 18+ years old and ability to work in varying temperatures with safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No experience required.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations from containers and move goods to production areas.
• Sort donations into appropriate bins for processing.
• Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
• Identify and manage salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
• Maintain donor tallies and a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and report hazards or accidents.
• Support forklift operations when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, if applicable.

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Production

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Material Handler Supervisor

About the Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.

Pay Rate: $18.25-20.55/hour DOE

Work Environment

Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Remove and sort through salvage material and garbage from salable goods.


• Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing.


• Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.


• Use cardboard compactors and identify problems.


• Maintain donor tallies.


• Maintain a clean work environment.


• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture and report any potential hazards or accidents.


• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.


• If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.


• Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.


• Maintain reliable attendance.


• Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required


• No experience required


• Applicants must be 18 years or older

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting


• Problem Solving


• Communicating with the public


• Verbal and written communication skills

Position Requirements

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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.