Material Handler I - Donor & Merchandise Associate

Thegoodwill; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Bakersfield is seeking a Material Handler I to join our Retail Services team. The role involves receiving donations, sorting, displaying donated merchandise, and supporting store operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have basic reading/writing skills and some customer service experience. You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, work as part of a team, and adhere to safety and confidentiality policies while helping donors and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimal reading and writing ability required.
• Prior customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process donated goods and direct donors to proper locations.
• Move, sort, and display merchandise according to store procedures; lift up to 70 lbs.
• Tag textiles, price items, and stock shelves for the sales floor.
• Maintain donation area cleanliness and safety in accordance with policies.
• Provide customer service and assist donors and customers on the sales floor.
• Close out shifts with required duties and secure store at shift end.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Job description

Goodwill Bakersfield is seeking a Material Handler I to join our Retail Services team. The role involves receiving donations, sorting, displaying donated merchandise, and supporting store operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have basic reading/writing skills and some customer service experience. You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, work as part of a team, and adhere to safety and confidentiality policies while helping donors and customers.