Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill is seeking a Material Handler to unload donations, sort goods, and move items to production areas. The role supports a safe, efficient warehouse workflow in outdoor and indoor environments.

No prior experience is required; candidates must be 18+, able to lift 30–40 pounds, and communicate effectively. Forklift duties may be performed if certified per Seattle Goodwill standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds; outdoor/warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations and move goods to production areas.
• Sort donations into appropriate bins for processing.
• Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
• Operate cardboard compactors and identify problems.
• Maintain donor tallies and a clean work area.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and report hazards.
• Support forklift operations when certified per Seattle Goodwill standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification (optional)

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Production

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Material Handler Supervisor

About Goodwill

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each personis able tochoose rewarding employment, financialsecurityand the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity,diversityand inclusion (DEI).We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

About the Position

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

Pay Rate: $21.30/hour

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 binsfor further processing.
• Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
• Use cardboard compactors and identifyproblems.
• Maintain donor tallies.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observationin support of a safety culture and reportany potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintaininternal 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 effective 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 orequivalency preferred, but notrequired
• No experiencerequired
• 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 (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 abilityrequired. 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,qualificationsand job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the workidentified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success ofthe Goodwill.