E-Commerce Material Handler

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.

About The Position

The E-Commerce Material Handler unloads donations from containers and efficiently moves donated goods to appropriate production areas.

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 packers and identify workflow issues.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency (not required).
• No experience needed; previous warehouse experience helpful.
• Ability to operate an electric pallet jack and stacker (certification and training provided by Evergreen Goodwill).
• Must meet eligibility requirements.

Physical Abilities

• Lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds.
• 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).
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with those who have limited English skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Problem-solving.
• Internal/external customer service skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Work Environment

• Warehouse environment, moderate noise level, exposure to dust.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• 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 employees).
• 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 holidays, 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.

Pay

$21.30 per hour