Material Handler

Company: Goodwill Seattle
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

About the Position

Material Handlers unload donations from containers and move goods to appropriate production areas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

* 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 a clean work environment.
* Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports 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: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

* High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
* No experienced required

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

* If applicable to job role: Evergreen Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements

Physical Abilities:

* Lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds
* Have 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).
* Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
* Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

* Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
* Problem Solving
* Communicating with the public

Benefits:

* Competitive pay
* Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid holidays
* Tuition reimbursement
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription plans available for you and your family
* 20% employee discount
* Employee Assistance Program for you and everyone in your household
* Training and advancement opportunities at all levels of the organization
* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

About Goodwill

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees' differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

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