Part-Time Operations Material Handler I - Platte River Outlet

Goodwill of Colorado; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Jury duty

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking a Part-Time Material Handler I, Operations to move, store and retrieve product in production areas and outlets. You will operate material handling equipment, greet customers, and respond to inquiries in a friendly, professional manner.

The role requires ability to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance, work in a warehouse setting, and be available for weekends and evenings. Safety and teamwork are essential in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to lift to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Compactor

Baler

Hand dolly

Pallet jack

Safety training

Job description

Job Details

• Please Note: This position will be posted through 10/26/26*

Description

• Please Note: This position will be posted through 10/26/26*

Pay

Pay: $20.34 Hr.

Part-Time positions are available! Weekend and evenings availability preferred.

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.

Part Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, 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 a Safe & 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

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