Material Handler I

Goodwill Southwest Florida; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

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 in Punta Gorda, FL. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse.

This full‑time, hourly position requires lifting up to 40 pounds, forklift experience preferred, and the ability to operate in a climate‑controlled but sometimes variable environment following Kaizen guidelines.

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.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload raw donated materials, 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

Forklift experience

Microsoft Office

Color vision

Lift 40 lbs

Standing endurance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler I

Location: 3415 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Employment Type: Full-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 materials, 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

Salary: $14.00 per hour