Material Handler Full-time & Part-time
$37,419–$42,120 year
On-siteKirkland, Washington, United States or Juanita, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Unload donations from containers, sort through salvage material and garbage, and move goods to appropriate production areas. Remove and sort donations into bins, maintain donor tallies, and ensure a smooth flow of goods to the production floor. Use cardboard compactors while identifying problems and maintaining a clean work environment. Demonstrate safe work practices by reporting potential hazards or accidents. Contribute to team effort and build customer satisfaction. Perform other duties as assigned, including forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards. This role supports a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals through job training and placement.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalency
- Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds
- Must have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers)
- Must be able to stand for long periods
- Must be able to bend, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting
- Must be able to push
- Must be able to climb ladders
- Must be able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain)
- Must be able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written
- Must be able to communicate with those who have limited English skills
- Must maintain reliable attendance
- Must be able to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, subtract
- Must be able to solve problems
- Must be able to communicate with the public
- Must demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture
- Must be able to report any potential hazards or accidents
- Must be able to build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction
- Must contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Desired Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required
- Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements
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