Material Handler

Goodwill Kentucky is looking for a high-energy, positive, team-minded Material Handler to join our team! This position is essential for the success of our retail store operation. The ideal candidate will support our core values of Dignity, Service, Hope, and Partnership with a focus on great customer service. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping others in your community, this role is for you.

Our retail operation fuels our mission across the Kentucky Bluegrass, generating revenue for programs and services while providing job opportunities to those who face limited options. Every role within our retail operations helps us further our mission of empowering people to increase the dignity and independence that comes with earning a paycheck and achieving self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist each donor or Goodwill transportation staff with unloading donations from donor vehicles or store trucks using rolling carts or dollies, as necessary.
• Maintain a positive shopping experience by providing excellent customer service.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties to keep the store and donation area clean.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• 1 year of production experience preferred.

Pay

$13.00/hour

Schedule

• Full-time, four 10-hour days (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Store hours: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Benefits

• 403(b) Plan with Company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• Free career coaching, including financial training and digital literacy.
• Flexible schedule.
• Access to our Goodwill Cars to Work program.
• Mission-centric career: Work to help fund employment programs for Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges to entering the workforce.

Goodwill is a proud second-chance employer and welcomes applicants with background challenges.