Material Handler I

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to assist in the efficient operation of their warehouse. This role involves supporting drivers with loading and unloading goods, sorting recyclables, and ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will possess some warehouse experience, a high school diploma or GED, and excellent people skills. The organization values safety and encourages bilingual applicants. Join a mission-driven team that is committed to providing opportunities for all, including those facing barriers to employment. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Safety consciousness and ability to work with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with loading and unloading of goods.
• Sort recyclables and ensure proper marking of items.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Excellent People Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Safety Consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Furniture Dolly

Auger

Compactor

Tipper

Down-Stroke Baler

Auto-Tie

Job description

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.

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

What We're Looking For:

• Some warehouse experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Excellent people skills and maintains courteous disposition at all times.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction consistently.
• Shift flexibility and overtime when needed.

Pre-Employment Testing

• 8 Panel Drug Screen
• Background Check

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

It is the policy of Goodwill to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance for accommodations to interview because of a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department.