Material Handler

Job Posted by Idaho Works. For more info: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Closes: 3/15/26.

Location:

Spokane, WA. Full & part‑time positions available. Hourly wage: $17.13. Employment benefits:
Benefits available at  Please apply early; postings may be removed if sufficient qualified applications are received.

Transport materials to/from storage or work sites, load/unload materials from vehicles, and handle donations per company standards. Maintain clean, organized and safe work area. Part‑time positions may be available with some benefits. Must pass background check.

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to Goodwill policies and standards.
• Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site.
• Effectively sort, store, and process incoming donations according to established standards to appropriate workstations.
• Transport newly processed merchandise to designated areas, including store holding area, store loading area, or store load holding area.
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
• Safely load and unload materials onto or from pallets, carts, totes, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with lifting devices and employee assistance.
• Safely load and unload materials onto or from vehicles; convey materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other lifting devices.
• Sort and stack materials, including incoming donations, in a safe and organized manner avoiding damage or soiling. Keep related parts together (e.g., lamps and lamp‑shades).
• Separate incoming donations by category (glass, wares, shoes, etc.) when unloading trucks.
• Lift heavy objects by hand, with lift devices, or with employee assistance.
• Ride in trucks, assisting driver with loading/unloading cargo trucks of donations and other materials from donors, residences, or businesses, Donation Service Centers, and Goodwill Stores.
• Transport processed donations to the appropriate Production Department.
• Transfer trash from work areas to compactors and large receptacles.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries ensuring safety of personnel and property.
• Work collaboratively with Workforce Development and Social Services to provide client services.
• Properly wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain agency confidentiality; violation may result in immediate dismissal.
• Comply with all health, safety and fire standards and all local, state and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Pass a background check.