Material Handler

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: $21.30/hour

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.

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

• High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
If applicable to job role:
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; stand for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing, climb ladders, and travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Verbal and written communication skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified.

It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.

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.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.