Material Handler Full-time & Part-time

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Production

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Material Handler Supervisor

About Goodwill

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives.

We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes.

Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI).

We embrace our employees' differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.

About the Position

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

Pay Rate: $17.99-20.25/hour DOE

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


* 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; reports any potential hazards or accidents.


* Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.


* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.



* If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.

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* Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

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.

Education and Experience:


* High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required


* No experienced required

Computer/Technology Skills: N/A

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:


* If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements

Physical Abilities:

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 sur...