Material Handler Part-time & Full-time

About the role

The Material Handler position at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is part of the Production department. This non-exempt role reports directly to the Material Handler Supervisor. The position is located in a warehouse environment and requires a FLSA non-exempt classification.

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.