Material Handler I - Platte River Warehouse

Goodwill of Colorado; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

PSLF eligible

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is hiring a Material Handler I, Operations to work in a production/warehouse setting. You will operate material handling equipment to move, store, and retrieve products while following warehousing procedures and providing excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork, with opportunities to cross-train and support multiple areas. A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred and weekend/evening availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse/material sorting or production experience preferred.
• Experience in Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse or equivalent retail position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure materials are available.
• Follow warehousing procedures and safety guidelines; respond to customer inquiries professionally.
• Crosstrain in other departments and assist as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Baler operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Pay: $19.29 per hour

Please tell us about your work availability!

Job Summary

The Material Handler I, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment. The Material Handler will operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product in production areas of outlet and recycling while following Goodwill of Colorado’s warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

Job Details

Description

The Material Handler I, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment. The Material Handler will operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product in production areas of outlet and recycling while following Goodwill of Colorado’s warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

Application deadline: 09/16/2026

Pay: $19.29 per hour

Please tell us about your work availability!

Job Summary

The Material Handler I, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment. The Material Handler will operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product in production areas of outlet and recycling while following Goodwill of Colorado’s warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

Essential Functions

• Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve product.
• Tip in the Outlet production area and sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
• Prepare items for store rotations and recycling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all recycled materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
• Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Previous warehouse material sorting and production is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.

Other

• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to lift to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly as required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting to eight (8) hours per day.
• Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime, as necessary.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

Full-Time employees in [Retail, Sales/Operations] are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 676 - Material Handler I, Operations

Dept Number: Varies - Operations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide To Physical Requirements

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING

• Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY
• Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
• Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

Carrying

• Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY
• Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY
• Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING

CONTINUOUSLY

Reaching

• Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
• At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
• Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING

OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING

FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING

OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT

FREQUENTLY

Climbing

• Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY
• Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

HEARING

FREQUENTLY

Vision

• Visual, close - FREQUENTLY
• Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY
• Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

Hands/Fingers

• Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY
• Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY
• Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY