Material Handler Full-time & Part-time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,207 - 34,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is seeking a Material Handler to unload donations, sort goods and move them to the production area. You will help maintain a safe, efficient workflow on site in a warehouse setting.

Ideal candidates communicate well, follow safety guidelines, and can lift up to 30-40 pounds. Prior forklift experience may be certified for duties requiring equipment. 18+ and high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not 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.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Work safely

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 18+

Tools

Forklift certification (optional)

Job description

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job‑training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Information

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: $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 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 (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.

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.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• 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 discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.