Material Handler Full-time & Part-time

About the role

The Material Handler at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is responsible for unloading donations, sorting through salvage material and garbage, and moving goods to appropriate production areas. This position is part of the Production department and reports to the Material Handler Supervisor.

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 and report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• 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.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including 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.
• 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.
• Able 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.