Material Handler Part-time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job training

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is hiring a Material Handler to unload donations, move goods to the production area, and support warehouse operations in an outdoor/indoor environment. Pay rate is $20.77 per hour and safety are emphasized as part of daily tasks.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and applicants must be 18 years or older. The role may include forklift duties if certified, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
Problem solving to handle everyday warehouse tasks.
Verbal and written communication with team and donors.

Responsibilities

Unload donations from containers and move goods to production areas.
Sort donations into appropriate bins for processing.
Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
Maintain donor tallies and a clean work environment.
Operate forklift when certified according to Seattle Goodwill standards.

Skills

Organizing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Must be 18+

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

About Evergreen Goodwill
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.
The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Material Handler
Department: Production
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Material Handler Supervisor
About Goodwill
We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

About The Position
The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.
Pay Rate: $20.77/hour

Work Environment
Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Remove and sort through salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing.
Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
Use cardboard compactors and identify problems.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture and report any potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education And Experience

High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
No experience required
Applicants must be 18 years or older

Certificates, Licenses, Or Registrations
If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements

Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain)).

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
Problem Solving
Communicating with the public
Verbal and written communication skills

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act) 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. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.

Everyone Is Welcome
When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mentorship Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.