Material Handler - Full Time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington in; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is looking for a Production Associate in Seattle. This entry-level position involves unloading donations, sorting goods, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate should value teamwork, demonstrate safe work practices, and maintain reliable attendance in a dynamic warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including with those with limited English skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations and sort goods.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results.

Skills

Problem Solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington

The Production Associate unload donations from containers and move goods to appropriate production areas.

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

• 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; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

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 and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
• No experienced required

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). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities :

• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Verbal and written communication skills

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