Operations Material Handler II - Kearney Warehouse

Pay: $19.79 per hour

This position requires open availability to support a full-time work schedule based on operational needs.

About the role

The Material Handler II, Operations (Ops) will work 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. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

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.
• Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.
• Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.
• 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 down time.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
• Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to be forklift certified.
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate hydraulic baler and other equipment.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45 lbs unassisted and up to 75 lbs with assistance from a hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.
• 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

• Eligible for Daily Pay: Work today, get paid today through DailyPay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Long Term Disability and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contribution options (must be 18 years of age to participate).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting:
  • Heavy (45 lbs & over): Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Moderate (15-44 lbs): Continuously (5-8 hours)
  • Light (14 lbs & under): Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Carrying:
  • Heavy (45 lbs & over): Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Moderate (15-44 lbs): Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Light (14 lbs & under): Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Pushing/Pulling: Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Reaching:
  • Above Shoulder: Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • At Shoulder: Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Below Shoulder: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Twisting: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Bending: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Kneeling/Crawling: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Squatting: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Climbing:
  • Use of legs only (stairs): Occasionally (1-2 hours)
  • Use of arms & legs (ladders): Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Hearing: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Vision:
  • Close: Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Distant: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
  • Depth perception: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Hands/Fingers:
  • Simple grasping: Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Fine manipulation: Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Repetitive movements: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Walking: Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Standing: Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Speaking: Occasionally (1-2 hours)