Material Handler II

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is hiring a Material Handler II to oversee movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials at the Port Charlotte facility. Responsibilities include directing Material Handler I staff, adhering to Kaizen standards, and assisting in salvage sorting to keep operations efficient.

Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, supervisory exposure, and ability to work in a dynamic environment with variations in temperature.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of warehouse operations experience.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) proficiency.
• Ability to see colors.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload donated materials and related items to designated locations.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5-minute drills for accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead operational areas and supervise Material Handler I staff.
• Assist in salvage sorting and cross-train for other plant roles.
• Provide courteous service to stores, vendors, and donors while maintaining a safe workplace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler I I

Location: 24123 Peachland Blvd. (Port Charlotte, FL)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a skilled Material Handler II to support plant operations by overseeing the movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials while providing guidance to Material Handler I team member s. This role plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow throughout the facility, ensuring materials are handled safely and accurately according to Kaizen standards. The ideal candidate brings warehouse experience, confidence in directing others, and the ability to support multiple operational areas to help advance Goodwill's mission in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move, load, and unload raw donated materials, salvage commodities, trash, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring all items are placed in their designated plant locations.
• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5‑minute drills to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all material‑handling processes.
• Lead assigned operational areas by providing direction, task assignments, and support to Material Handler I employees.
• Assist in salvage sorting operations and cross‑train to support additional plant roles as needed.
• Deliver professional and courteous service to stores, administrative teams, vendors, and donors while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in warehouse operations.
• One to two years of experience loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Capable of seeing and recognizing colors.
• Ability to stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull and move items; lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Comfortable with standing for long periods of time and the possibility of occasionally working where temperatures and climate can fluctuate.

Why Goodwill?

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to impact and change lives across Southwest Florida

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement