Material Handler Full-time & Part Time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington in; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals through education and training. As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring the smooth flow of goods while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic outdoor and warehouse setting, where your contributions will directly impact the community. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive change while building a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 30-40 pounds.
• Reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations and sort goods for processing.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safety practices.
• Contribute to team efforts and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Organizing

Sorting

Basic Math

Problem-solving

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington

Material Handler Full-time & Part Time (Finance)

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

Pay Rate: $16.82/hour

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Remove and sort salvage materials and garbage from salable goods.
• Sort donations into appropriate bins for processing.
• Ensure smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
• Operate cardboard compactors and identify issues.
• Maintain donor tallies.
• Keep a clean work environment.
• Follow safe work practices, report hazards or accidents, and support a safety culture.
• Build and maintain customer satisfaction, both internal and external.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• If certified: Safely operate forklifts according to Seattle Goodwill standards.*
• Minors are not permitted to operate heavy machinery or compactors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• No prior experience necessary.

Computer/Technology Skills: N/A

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Forklift certification is optional and must meet eligibility requirements if applicable.

Physical Abilities:

Must be able to lift and carry 30-40 pounds, stand for long periods, bend, kneel, reach, squat, push, climb ladders, and traverse various surfaces. Ability to communicate effectively, including with those with limited English. Reliable attendance is required.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, basic math
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication, both verbal and written

Work Environment:

Outdoor and warehouse settings with temperature variations and dust exposure.

Job Family: Production

Job Function: Hourly

Pay Type: Hourly

Minimum Hiring Rate: $16.82