Material Handler Full-time & Part-time

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. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life‑changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job‑training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Evergreen Goodwill is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and focuses on building a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Pay

$17.99‑20.25 per hour DOE

Location

Juanita Goodwill Store, Kirkland, WA

About the Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.

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; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Consistently and safely execute duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No experience required.
• Seattle Goodwill forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements.
• Physical abilities: lift and carry up to 30‑40 pounds; fine motor control; standing for long periods; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; ability to travel across stairs, ramps and uneven terrain.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including with individuals who have limited English skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Essential 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 setting, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Benefits

• Health plan that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 100% employer‑paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long‑term disability insurance (for salaried employee).
• 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.
• Paid vacation, nine 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.