Material Handler Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington · Tukwila, WA · 1 mo ago

Management$21.65/hrFull-time

About the Role

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas. This role is essential for maintaining a smooth flow of goods to the production floor and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

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 compactors and identify problems.
Maintain donor tallies.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices and report any potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
If certified, perform duties associated with forklift operation.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with those who have limited English skills.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
No experience required.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
If applicable, Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification (optional, 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).

Mental/Sensory Abilities

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

Work Environment

Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Pay

$21.65/hour

Benefits

Health plan including 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.

About Evergreen Goodwill

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. We empower individuals to overcome barriers to working, providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life-changing job opportunities. We operate five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores, and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Kitsap Counties. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive, and successful organization.