Material Handler I — Kaizen Warehouse Operator

EmergencyMD; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable Material Handler I to support movement, sorting, and handling of donated materials at our Punta Gorda processing facility. You will load, unload, and organize items while following Kaizen guidelines to ensure accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, operate equipment as trained, and maintain a safe, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of warehouse operations experience.
• forklift experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word) familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload raw donated materials, salvage commodities, trash, equipment, and fixtures following designated locations within the plant.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5-minute drills to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in salvage sorting operations and cross-train for other plant roles.
• Provide courteous service to stores, administrative teams, vendors, and donors while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Color vision

Heavy lifting (40 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable Material Handler I to support movement, sorting, and handling of donated materials at our Punta Gorda processing facility. You will load, unload, and organize items while following Kaizen guidelines to ensure accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, operate equipment as trained, and maintain a safe, organized workspace.