Operations Material Handler I - Colorado Springs Warehouse

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is hiring a Material Handler I, Operations in Colorado Springs to manage the flow of donated goods using powered equipment. You will greet donors and maintain safe, organized production areas while supporting recycling and outlet operations.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs without assistance and up to 75 lbs with assistance, and willingness to work weekends as needed. This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse material sorting and production experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate metal handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product.
• Sort recyclable materials into proper bins and ensure adequate materials for production.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and safety for staff and donors.
• Assist in other departments as needed and provide excellent donor service.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Baler

Compactor

Job description

*Please Note: This position will be posted through Tuesday, 9/29/2026*

Pay: $15.95 per hour

Full Time positions available. Please tell us about your availability. Availability to work weekends is a must!

This position manages the flow of donated goods using powered equipment. This position is responsible for keeping work areas, donation bays, and warehouses organized and safe while providing friendly service to donors.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler I, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment. The Material Handler will operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product in production areas of outlet and recycling while following Goodwill of Colorado's warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store and retrieve product.
• Tip in the Outlet production area and sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
• Prepare items for store rotations and recycling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all recycled materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
• Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous warehouse material sorting and production is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.

Other:

• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to lift to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly as required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting to eight (8) hours per day.
• Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime, as necessary.

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Full-Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Divisions are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

***Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote aSafe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 676 - Material Handler I, Operations Dept Number: Varies - Operations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY

OTHER, please describe -

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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