Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for unloading donations, sorting items, and ensuring a smooth flow of goods to the production floor. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to a culture of equity and inclusion while making a positive impact in the community. With a competitive hourly pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan (403b)

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Job Training

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations and sort goods for processing.
• Maintain a clean work environment and report hazards.
• Provide customer satisfaction and team support.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Juanita, Kirkland, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Expires Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Job Title: Material Handler

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 person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

About the Position

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

Pay Rate: $17.99/hour

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.

General Description of All Benefits

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Job Training

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.

Juanita, Kirkland, Washington, United States of America