Material Handler I

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable Material Handler I to support the movement, sorting, and handling of donated materials within our processing plant. This role requires operating equipment as trained and adhering to Kaizen guidelines in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of warehouse operations experience, forklift experience preferred, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• 1–2 years of experience loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Capable of seeing and recognizing colors.
• Ability to stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull and move items; lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Comfortable with standing for long periods and climate fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload raw donated material s, salvage commodities, trash, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring all items are placed in their designated locations within the plant.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5-minute drills to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout all material-handling processes.
• Assist in salvage sorting operations and cross-train to support additional plant roles as needed.
• Provide professional and courteous service to stores, administrative teams, vendors, and donors while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Color vision

Warehouse experience

Supervisory exposure

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler I

Location: 5100 Tice Street (Fort Myers, FL)

Employment Type: Part-Time / Hourly

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable Material Handler I to support the movement, sorting, and handling of donated materials within our processing plant. This role is essential in ensuring raw donations, salvage commodities, equipment, and other materials are safely and efficiently transported, loaded, and organized according to Kaizen guidelines. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment, able to operate equipment as trained, and committed to supporting smooth plant operations that advance Goodwill's mission in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move, load, and unload raw donated material s, salvage commodities, trash, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring all items are placed in their designated locations within the plant.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5‑minute drills to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout all material‑handling processes.
• Assist in salvage sorting operations and cross‑train to support additional plant roles as needed.
• Provide professional and courteous service to stores, administrative teams, vendors, and donors while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in warehouse operations.
• One to two years of experience loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Capable of seeing and recognizing colors.
• Ability to stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull and move items; lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Comfortable with standing for long periods of time and the possibility of occasionally working where temperatures and climate can fluctuate.

Why Goodwill?

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to impact and change lives across Southwest Florida

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement