Material Handler- Forklift - Academy Warehouse

DescriptionExternal Application Deadline January 6th, 2025Goodwill offers a chance to make a difference!Come join our incredible Goodwill Of Colorado team!The Material Handler / Dock Associate will work primarily in an assigned production and / or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve donated product following Goodwill’s warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. Prior experience working in a warehouse environment with Fork Lift experience is a must! This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.Pay : $16.00 per Hr. This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.Full Time employees in our Retail, Sales / Operations, Commercial Contracts are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Use and become certified on compactor, baler, forklift, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment / tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product.
• Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
• Ensure that all trucks and trailers are loaded, unloaded, and staged.
• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
• Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.
• Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.
• Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and / or received by the Retail Center and Warehouse docks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all recycle and trash bins do not become over filled.
• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
• Cross-train in other departments / areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS : 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.Experience
• Previous storage, moving or shipping / receiving experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet / Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position / experience, preferred.Other
• Ability to pass a forklift certification test which includes a drug screen.
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Have effective communicate skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS : 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov / E-Verify We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.Physical RequirementsAttachment to Job DescriptionPosition : 633 – Generalist, Ops Dept Number : Varies – OpsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Guide to Physical Requirements :
• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• NeverLIFTING : (as defined by ADA)Heavy : 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLYModerate : 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLYLight : 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLYCARRYING : Heavy : 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLYModerate : 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLYLight : 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLYPUSHING / PULLING - FREQUENTLYREACHING : Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLYAt Shoulder - FREQUENTLYBelow Shoulder - FREQUENTLYTWISTING – OCCASSIONALLYBENDING - FREQUENTLYKNEELING / CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLYSQUAT - OCCASSIONALLYCLIMBING : Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLYUse of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLYHEARING - FREQUENTLYVISION : Visual, close – FREQUENTLYVisual, distant - OCCASSIONALLYVisual, depth perception - FREQUENTLYHANDS / FINGERS : Simple grasping - FREQUENTLYFine Manipulation - FREQUENTLYRepetitive Movements - FREQUENTLYWALKING - FREQUENTLYSTANDING – CONTINUOUSLYSITTING - OCCASSIONALLYSPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLYQualificationsBehaviorsRequiredDedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityDetail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsRequiredAbility to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationSelf-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside helpEducationRequiredHigh School / GED or betterExperienceRequired1-2 year : Fork LIft Experience1 year : Warehouse OperationsEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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