Retail Material Handler

Position: Retail Material Handler P/T
Description

Hourly Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.70

The starting pay rate for new hires is: $16.94/Hour

Benefits Overview

• Time Off:
  Accrued paid sick leave (up to 40 hours per year).
• Retirement Planning:
  Voluntary pre-tax 403(b) retirement savings plan available to all employees upon hire.
• Employee Assistance & Financial Support:
  Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and adult household members, plus access to an Emergency Fund Program for unexpected hardships.
• Additional Perks that may apply: 30% employee shopping discount at certain locations, university tuition discounts, gym reimbursement program to earn up to $30 per quarter, and bonuses for employee referrals and loss prevention.

Summary

Responsible for the movement of materials at Goodwill Store or Outlet to include loading and unloading of trucks, assisting customers with donations and purchases, preparing donated goods for processing and display, and disposal of non-saleable goods and waste. Work under the direction of the Store Manager or Outlet Manager.

Special Requirements

Will typically be required to work regular weekend (i.e. Saturday, Sunday), holiday and evening hours customary to the retail trade. Retail Material Handler may be cross‑trained to perform duties of a Janitor, Retail Material Sorter and Sales Associate based on business necessity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow verbal instructions or read work orders to determine materials and containers to be moved.
• Assist donors by carrying donated merchandise from their vehicle into the store; assist customers by carrying heavy/bulky purchases to their vehicle.
• Sort, price and grade newly arrived goods.
• Convey materials to and/or from storage or work areas to designated areas using hand truck, carts, pallet jack or straddle stacker.
• May use equipment to handle, move and/or dispose of materials, i.e. trash compactor, tipping equipment.
• Stock shelves, counters and tables.
• Count, weigh and/or record number of units of material moved or handled and prepare inventory of stock, as required.
• Assist in preparation of all shipping documentation for materials being shipped from premises. Ensure contents of crates are clearly labelled. Install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, when loading Goodwill trucks for pick‑up/delivery. Install load bars as required.
• Lift heavy objects by hand and maintain clean work area, machines and/or equipment.
• Assist at designated retail outlets to sort, move or set up fixtures, move donated goods and other related duties as assigned.
• Remove snow/ice from sidewalks and surrounding grounds to ensure a safe environment for staff, customers, visitors and clients at any Agency location, as assigned.
• Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

SAFETY, SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTION

Ensure that customer drop‑off and donation centre is kept clean, organised and free of safety hazards along with adjacent production and processing areas.

Immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisor. Immediately report any suspicions or allegations of fraud to supervisor.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
** preferred, not required; and one to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Students under the age of 18 years still enrolled in High School may be hired to fill part‑time positions but may not operate the compactor, floor cleaning machine, straddle stacker or any other hazardous equipment and must abide by the CT DOL regulations regarding hours of work for minors in the workplace.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence,…