Material Handler

Overview

This job posting is for a position with Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest. Closes: 6/28/26.

Location:

Spokane, WA.

Employment type:

Full and/or Part-time/Hourly. Wage: $17.13 per hour. Benefits information available at the linked site.

• Transport materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Load and unload materials from vehicles, into vehicles, and into or out of containers.
• Handle a multitude of materials in accordance with company standards, avoiding damage or soiling donations.
• Secure materials in transport and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Part-time positions may be available with some benefits.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Adhere to Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest directives, rules, policies, procedures, and departmental standards.
• Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of the following duties.
• Sort, store, and process incoming donations according to established company standards to the appropriate workstations.
• Transport newly processed merchandise from workstations to the appropriate area (store, store holding area, and/or to store load holding area).
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Safely load and unload materials onto or from pallets, carts, totes, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using lifting devices and/or employee assistance.
• Safely load and unload materials onto or from vehicles, using hand trucks, pallet jacks or other lifting devices and/or employee assistance.
• Sort and stack materials, including incoming donations, in a safe and organized manner to avoid damage; keep multi-part items together (e.g., lamps and lampshades).
• Separate incoming donations by category (e.g., glass, wares, shoes) in a safe and organized manner when unloading trucks.
• Lift heavy objects by hand, using lift devices and/or employee assistance.
• Assist driver with loading and unloading cargo trucks of donations and other materials from donors, including moving items by hand and operating hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks.
• Frequently enter and exit truck cab and cargo box; transport processed donations to the appropriate Production Department; may be required to utilize the freight elevator.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and transfer trash to compactors and large trash receptacles.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and directives to assure safety of personnel and property.
• Work collaboratively with Workforce Development and Social Services to provide client services.
• Wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
• Comply with all health, safety and fire standards and all local, state and federal regulations (ISHA & OSHA).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must pass background check.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving donations.
• Willingness to adhere to policies, procedures, and safety standards; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits:
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