Material Handler II - FT - N. Charleston

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill); North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Goodwill is hiring a Warehouse/Recycling Associate in North Charleston, SC. The role involves unloading and loading trucks, sorting merchandise for storage and distribution, and operating a baler to prepare materials for distribution.

You will maintain safety and keep accurate records of recycling output, with daily responsibilities including equipment inspections and adherence to safety standards. This role supports Palmetto Goodwill's I-CARE values and ACE culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift license.
• Ability to operate baler and light industrial equipment.
• Commitment to safety and accurate record keeping of outputs.

Responsibilities

• Assist unloading or loading trucks.
• Sort merchandise for storage, distribution, and recycling.
• Operate baler to prepare materials for distribution.
• Maintain accurate records of recycling output.
• Keep a clean and safe working area.
• Inspect equipment for safety prior to use.
• Complete safety checklists for equipment inspections.
• Demonstrate proficiency through evaluation.
• Assist with basic maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Follow agency policies and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Tools

Baler machine

Industrial equipment

Job description

• Demonstrates commitment to organizational values of Integrity, Collaboration, Attitude, Respect
  and Excellence. (I-CARE Values)
• Provides amazing customer experiences to all internal and external customers. (ACE Culture)
• Acts as an ambassador of Palmetto Goodwill and our I-CARE (Integrity, Collaboration, Attitude,
  Respect, Excellence) values.
• Embraces an expectation of learning and growth. Enthusiastically participates in training and
  development.
• Celebrates and supports a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging at Palmetto Goodwill. Ensures
  team members feel respected, accepted, and included.
• Assisting unloading or loading trucks.
• Sorts merchandise into containers for storage, processing, distribution, and recycling.
• Operates baler machine to prepare specified material for distribution.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of recycling output.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Visually inspects equipment prior to operating to determine if equipment is safe to operate.
• Utilizes safety checklists to maintain accurate record keeping of equipment safety inspections.
• Obtains and maintains license to operate forklift and walk behind stacker.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the above duties, responsibilities, and equipment operation through
  evaluation.
• Assists with basic periodical maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Complies with all agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and
  maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned