Material Handler II - Platte River Outlet

About the role

The Operations Material Handler II uses powered equipment to move donated items on and off trucks and into and out of storage areas. This role works primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment to move, store, and retrieve donated product following Goodwill of Colorado's warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Use and become certified on compactor, baler, forklift, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product.
• Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
• Ensure that all trucks and trailers are loaded, unloaded, and staged.
• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
• Ensure warehouse organization and inventory counts within staging areas.
• Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and/or received by the retail center and warehouse docks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize downtime.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
• Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous storage, moving or shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.
• Able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification to safely operate equipment.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate hydraulic baler and other equipment.
• Able to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product as required.
• Able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.

Benefits

• Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.
• Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Pay

$19.79/Hr.

Schedule

Varies – Operations