Material Handler I CA

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

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization focused on making a difference in Southern California! In this role, you'll assist drivers with loading and unloading goods, ensuring efficient operations within a dynamic warehouse environment. You'll be part of a team that values safety and organization, while also providing support for various material handling tasks. This position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere where your contributions matter. If you're safety-conscious and have a positive attitude, this is a great opportunity to make an impact!

Qualifications

• Some warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with loading and unloading goods.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Operate equipment and use material handling tools.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Interpersonal Skills

Safety-Conscious Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Furniture Dolly

Compactor

Baler

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 focused on our Mission, our people, and our future. It's always a GOOD day in SoCal!

Primary Responsibility / Summary

Assists drivers in loading and unloading goods and performs various material handling tasks to support departmental operations.

What You'll Do:

1. Assist drivers with loading and unloading 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 correctly marked (donations, commodities, salvage, etc.).
6. Sort recyclables into proper containers (metal, plastic, cardboard, etc.).
7. Build and palletize empty gaylords for commodities, ensuring heavier commodities have adequate support.
8. Operate equipment (auger, compactor, tipper, baler, auto-tie) following established procedures.
9. Use material handling equipment (pallet jack, hand truck, furniture dolly).
10. Clear post-retail textile tables of trash and commodities.
11. Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment for safety.
12. Lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.

What We're Looking For:

• Some warehouse experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
• Safety-conscious attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions consistently.
• Flexible shifts and overtime availability.

Pre-Employment Testing

• 8 Panel Drug Screen
• Background Check

#LI-DNI

EEO Statement

Goodwill Industries in Southern California is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage persons with barriers to employment and persons with disabilities to apply. For more information about your EEO rights, please click here.

We are committed to ending discrimination against qualified disabled individuals, providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process and employment.

Other Details

• Job Family: Supply Chain
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Hiring Rate: $17.35