Material Handler I

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is seeking a Material Handler I in Spokane, WA. This role involves transporting materials, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring a safe work environment, with part-time availability. Candidates must demonstrate strong customer service skills and adhere to company standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Must be available for flexible hours, including weekends.
• Entry-level position requiring a willingness to follow directives and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to or from storage or work sites.
• Load and unload materials from vehicles and containers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

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• Closes: **6/29/25 - (Airway Heights) 9837 West Flight Drive, Spokane, WA 99224 - Full &/or Part-time/Hourly
• Wage:** $16.66 p/h

• Closes: **6/29/25 - (Airway Heights) 9837 West Flight Drive, Spokane, WA 99224 - Full &/or Part-time/Hourly
• Wage:** $16.66 p/h
• Employment Benefits: **[**https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/**](https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/){rel="nofollow"}
  
  

Summary

Transport materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area. Load and unload materials from vehicles, into vehicles, and into or out of containers. Handle a multitude of materials in accordance with company standards avoiding damaging or soiling donations. Secure materials in transport. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area. Part-time positions may be available. Must pass background check.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

Provide outstanding customer service.

Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest directives, rules, policies, procedures, and departmental and organizational standards.

Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard or work site performing any combination of the following duties:

Effectively sort, store, and process incoming donations according to established company standards to the appropriate workstations.

Transport newly processed merchandise from workstations to the appropriate area including, store, store holding area and/or to store load holding area as directed.

Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

Safely load, and unload materials onto or from pallets, carts, totes, trays, racks and shelves by hand or by utilization of lifting devices and/or employee assistance.

Safely load and unload materials onto or from vehicles, convey materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas using hand truck, pallet jack or other lifting devices and/or employee assistance.

Effectively sort and stack materials including incoming donations in a safe and organized manner according to company standards avoiding damaging or soiling donations. Ensure that donations with multiple parts, (i.e., lamps and lampshades) are kept together.

Effectively separate incoming donations by category, (i.e., glass, wares, shoes, etc.), in a safe and organized manner according to company standards when unloading trucks.

Lift heavy objects by hand, using lift devices and/or employee assistance.

Ride in vehicles (trucks) assisting driver with loading and unloading cargo trucks of donations and other materials from donors (including moving items by hand, pushing or pulling empty or full/heavy carts, racks, pallet jacks, and hand trucks) from residences and/or places of business, Donation Service Centers and Goodwill Stores. Frequently enter and exit truck cab and cargo box.

Must be able to work flexible hours and days including weekends. Must be available to work any combination of 5 days between Monday through Sunday for an 8-hour shift. Will be required to occasionally work overtime.

Transport processed donations to the appropriate Production Department. May be required to utilize the freight elevator.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Transfer trash from work areas to compactors and large trash receptacles.

Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries assuring safety of personnel or property.

Work collaboratively with Workforce Development and Social Services to provide client services.

Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.

Comply with all health, safety and fire standards and all local, state and federal regulations

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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