MATERIAL HANDLER II

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is hiring a Material Handler II for our Savannah Warehouse. You will presort goods, assist with shipping and receiving, and keep the warehouse organized and safe.

The role requires forklift certification (training provided), ability to operate pallet jacks, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced setting with occasional night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Fork Lift Certification required (training provided).
• Able to operate pallet jacks and dollies.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and teamwork.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Presort goods arriving at the facility and move to storage or staging areas.
• Assist with loading/unloading from trucks and containers.
• Stack pallets and other materials securely.
• Wrap and package goods as needed.
• Follow safety regulations and use forklift safely.
• Rotate inventory so older items ship first.
• Operate material handling equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas and report safety hazards.

Skills

Fork Lift Certification

Pallet jack operation

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

High-speed environment

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

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MATERIAL HANDLER II- SAVANNAH WAREHOUSE

Full Time Regular OPERATIVES Savannah, Savannah, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 7033

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Presort goods, as they arrive within the facility and move them to the appropriate storage or staging sections. Assist with moving goods to fill store orders. Assist with handling and baling salvage material. Operates a forklift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Moves merchandise to various locations inside the warehouse under the direction of the Warehouse Lead and the Outlet Manager.

2. Loads and unloads product from and onto tractor trailers, containers, pallets, platforms, skids or lifting devices, sometimes manually.

3. Stacks pallets, crates or other material or goods.

4. Sorts, packs and wrapping of goods.

5. Follows safety regulations set forth by company and OSHA while performing job duties and operating a forklift.

6. Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked.

7. Ability to rotate goods so that oldest items are shipped first.

8. Appropriately disposes of unmarketable or unrecyclable items and trash.

9. Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jack, hand truck, etc.

10. Maintains work area and warehouse in an organized and clean manner.

11. Adhere to all safety procedures and wear all safety equipment that is required for the specific task .

12. Reporting to Manager regarding any damage of property, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.

13. Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors, managers, third party carriers, and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.

14. Weighs and records weights of product.

15. Documents movement of goods; maintains inventory and tracks fulfillment of store orders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School graduate/ GED or any job-related experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and dollies.
• Fork Lift Certification required. (Equipment training and certification are provided).
• Possess excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a high speed, fast paced environment.
• Good physical health.
• Must have the sense of responsibility to accomplish tasks without supervision.
• A good mode of transportation; may travel to and from different warehouses.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Ability to quickly assess goods and determine appropriate routing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Available to work nights and weekends as needed.

Join us in our commitment to sustainability and making a positive contribution to our community. Our values guide everything that we do.

About Us:

Goodwill is an EEO employer and is committed to serving members of the military, Veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Our goal is to help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. Goodwill provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may contact Goodwill’s Human Resources Department at 912.354.6611 for assistance in accessing the on-line application system. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and details on your requested accommodation. Goodwill will make every effort to respond to your request promptly.