Material Handler I — Donations & Merchandising

Thegoodwill; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Goodwill in Bakersfield is seeking a Part-Time Material Handler to receive donations, transport, sort, and properly display merchandise within the Retail Services Department. The role emphasizes teamwork and alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, aiding donors, maintaining product displays, and adhering to safety and confidentiality standards while supporting daily store operations.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Minimal ability to read and write. Prior customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening activities to include doors, cone placement for trucks, prep for truck switch, prep of water cooling stations, donation drive through set up, gaylord moves, and other activities.
• Moves, sorts, selects and properly displays merchandise in accordance with the company's procedures; requires the ability to pick up and carry up to 70 pounds in weight.
• Tagging and hanging of textiles, pricing of wares, shoes, and furniture, and distribution of products to the sales floor.
• Receives and processes donated goods, directs donors to proper locations and issue receipts and/or printed information; requires the ability to pick up and carry up to 70 pounds in weight.

Job description

The Goodwill in Bakersfield is seeking a Part-Time Material Handler to receive donations, transport, sort, and properly display merchandise within the Retail Services Department. The role emphasizes teamwork and alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading, aiding donors, maintaining product displays, and adhering to safety and confidentiality standards while supporting daily store operations.