Material Handler Full-time

About the role

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1923 that provides free job training, education, and placement across King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. The organization operates five job-training centers, 23 retail stores, and more than 27 donation sites, employing over 2,000 people. Evergreen Goodwill is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to connecting people with jobs that change lives.

Responsibilities

• Unload donations from containers and move goods to appropriate production areas.
• 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 and a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices, report hazards or accidents, and support a safety culture.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• If forklift certified to Seattle Goodwill standards, execute duties associated with forklift operation.
• Minors are not permitted to use heavy machinery or compactors.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Communicate effectively with others, including those with limited English skills.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No prior experience required.
• If applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for Seattle Goodwill forklift certification.

Physical Abilities

• Lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds.
• Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers).
• Stand for long periods; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing.
• Climb ladders and travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Problem solving and communicating with the public.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health plan including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (100% employer-paid).
• 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, nine holidays, and sick time.
• Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave.
• Employee discounts and referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mentorship program.
• Career advancement opportunities and paid job training.