Material Handler I

Goodwill Southern California; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team in a warehouse role. In this position, you'll assist drivers with loading and unloading goods, ensuring efficient operations within a bustling environment. Your responsibilities will include sorting items, operating material handling equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. This role is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere. If you have a passion for service and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Some warehouse experience preferred with a focus on safety.
• High school diploma or GED required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with loading and unloading bins and trucks.
• Sort recyclables and ensure proper item labeling.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Safety consciousness

Excellent people skills

Ability to follow instructions

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Furniture dolly

Auger

Compactor

Tipper

Down-stroke baler

Auto-tie

Job description

29204 | GSC-Fletcher-SC | SC Distribution Fletcher Square, 3150 N San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, California, United States of America Req #26297

Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future. It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!

Primary Responsibility / Summary

Assists drivers in loading and unloading of goods. Performs a variety of material handling tasks to support the efficient operation of the department. Hours are from 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

What You'll Do:

1. Assists drivers with loading and unloading of bins.
2. Create soft and hard goods bins for drivers.
3. Load and unload trucks/trailers (Raw donations, trash, salvage, etc.).
4. Segregate soft goods, hard goods and trash.
5. Ensure all items are marked correctly (Donations, commodities, salvage, etc.).
6. Sort recyclables in proper containers (metal, plastic, cardboard, etc.).
7. Build and palletize empty gaylords for commodities; ensuring heavier commodities have adequate support.
8. Operate equipment (i.e. auger, compactor, tipper, down-stroke baler, auto-tie) by following established procedures and guidelines.
9. Must be able to use material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jack, hand truck, furniture dolly).
10. Clear post retail textile tables of trash and commodities.
11. Clean, organize and sweep the warehouse to ensure a safe environment.
12. Ability to lift and carry min. 25 lbs.

What We're Looking For:

1. Some warehouse experience
2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
3. Ability to work with moderate supervision.
4. Must be safety conscious.
5. Excellent people skills and maintains courteous disposition at all times.
6. Ability to follow written and oral instruction consistently.
7. Shift flexibility and overtime when needed.

Pre-Employment Testing

• 8 Panel Drug Screen

Goodwill Industries in Southern California is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Goodwill gives preferential consideration to persons with barriers to employment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Goodwill is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees.