Material Handler Part-time

Job Title

Material Handler

Department

Production

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Material Handler Supervisor

About the Position

The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.

Pay Rate

$17.13/hour

Work Environment

Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Essential Functions and 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.
• When certified, consistently and safely execute forklift duties per Seattle Goodwill standards.
• Minors are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with heavy machinery or compactors.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those with limited English skills.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• No experience required.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Certificates, Licenses, Or Registrations

Seattle Goodwill forklift certification is optional but required if the role involves forklift operation.

Physical Abilities

Must lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds; stand, bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, climb ladders, and travel across varied surfaces.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Problem solving.
• Communicating with the public.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Health plan including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance (for salaried employees).
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Roth and 403(b) retirement savings plans.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
• Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mentorship program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Paid job training.

EEO Statement

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.