Material Handler

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life‑changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families.

Material Handler

Department:
Production

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Reports to:

Material Handler Supervisor

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

Pay Rate: $17.13/hour

• 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; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• 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.

High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required. No experience required.

N/A.

Seattle Goodwill forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to 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 such as stairs, ramps, uneven terrain). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.

Maintain reliable attendance.

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

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

• Health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% 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 Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, holidays 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

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.