Material Handler II - Hampton

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia in; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia in Hampton (Finance) is seeking a Material Handler II to safely receive and transfer donated goods using material handling equipment, including a forklift. The role supports leadership and adjacent departments as needed.

You will sort donated goods, move items to designated areas, and ensure a clean, safe work environment. A forklift certification is required within 30 days; background checks apply and occasional evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; combination of education and work experience accepted.
• 1 year experience in a related field required.
• Forklift certification required within 30 days of starting; Goodwill provides training.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated goods into the proper containers for transfer to designated areas.
• Safely and efficiently use forklift to transport donated goods and load trailers/containers.
• Follow established procedures for safe disposal of waste and recycling procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping of assigned areas inside and outside the facility.
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• May fill in for other department positions when needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

Material Handler II - Hampton (Finance)

Position Summary

To safely and efficiently receive and transfer of donated goods and related items to the designated departments or areas using material handling equipment including the Forklift. Provide additional assistance to leadership as needed.

Essential Duties

• 1. Sort donated goods into the proper container for transfer to designated areas.
• 2. Safely and efficiently use material handling equipment, including the Forklift, to transport donated goods to the appropriate area and load trailers and containers when required.
• 3. Follow established procedures for the safe disposal of waste adhering to all recycling procedures.
• 4. Maintain good housekeeping of assigned areas inside and outside of the facility.
• 5. Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• 6. May be required to fill in for other department positions when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Will consider a combination of education and work experience.
• 1 year experience in a related field required.
• No professional certifications are required for this position.
• The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
• The associate in this position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Associate will be required to operate a forklift. Associate must obtain a forklift certification within 30 days of starting in the position. Goodwill will provide training and certification.

Competencies

Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge

Safety Statement

Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.

Information Privacy and Security

This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill Privacy policy 10.23 related to the handling of CI, and follow all related procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI.

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Work Conditions

• The associate is required to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• The associate works in an environment with frequent exposure to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.).
• The associate must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as business needs dictate.

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.