Material Handler

What will you do in this job?

• Receive product from retail stores, donation sites, and donors
• Sort product into processing, recycling and storage categories
• Operate a forklift to load and unload materials
• Unload and load trucks
• Operate a baler (not all locations)
• Complete cleaning tasks as needed
• Regularly conduct and document safety inspections
• Provide customers service using Greet, Offer, Thank and Ask Back protocol

Compensation and Benefits for Full-Time Work:

Starting rate: $17.50 per hour followed by eligibility for annual performance-based increases with maximum pay of $20.60 per hour. Highest pay as a result of ongoing good performance and years of service.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked.
• Eight hours of floating holiday annually, available for use after 90 days of employment.
• Additional hours of paid time off based on full or part-time status on the anniversary date.
• Access to On Demand Payment.
• Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill.
• If 18 years or older, eligibility to participate in a Retirement Savings Plan (401k or Roth IRA) at the entry dates (January 1st or July 1st). Enrollment eligibility following one year of service and have worked 1,000 hours in the first year or any calendar year thereafter, or 500-1000 hours each year for three consecutive years.

Work Schedule:

Days and hours are dependent on business needs. Please be aware that the needs of our business include evening and weekend work.

Application Information:

Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application.

As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.

Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired.

Please apply if you…

Can meet physical requirements to move 50 pound objects routinely

Have experience operating a forklift

Are comfortable working in a warehouse environment where you will get dirty and be exposed to dust

Are comfortable being expected to meet speed and accuracy work goals

Are available to work weekends and evenings

Work well on independent tasks

Have a proven record of being dependable

Are friendly