Material Handler Full-time

About the role

The Material Handler Department: Production at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people find jobs through free job training, education, and placement. This role is non-exempt and reports to the Material Handler Supervisor.

Essential Functions and 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 through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
• Minors: Not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• A high school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No experience required.

Computer/Technology Skills

• N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Or Registrations

• If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements.

Physical Abilities

• Lifting and carrying 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.
• Ability to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Problem solving.
• Communicating with the public.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Work Environment

• Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies.
• Exposure to dust.