Schedule Requirements:

• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Two weekdays off each week
• Must have weekend availability

Mission Contribution:

Advance Goodwill's mission by ensuring efficient, accountable, and mission-aligned operations within your department. By maintaining excellence in service and support functions, you help create an inclusive, transparent, and compassionate work environment that enables Goodwill to provide life-changing opportunities.

Primary Function

Under the direction of the Donation Acquisition Specialist, the Material Handler is responsible for operations related to the sorting of donated textiles and electronics, including the breakdown of recyclable materials to maximize profits in support of Goodwill’s mission.

Essential Functions:

• Operate tipper, baler machine; pallet jack, hand trucks and/or other safety sensitive equipment
• Process donations according to Goodwill procedures
• Empty salvage into Baler;
• Cut cardboard strips and place them on top and bottom of bales;
• Secure bales with wire, tip bale onto hand cart and remove bale from baler to store in weighing area;
• Follow all safety procedures; Report safety concerns and violation immediately;
• Responsible for wearing required Personal Protective
• Equipment (hard hat gloves and safety glasses etc.)
• Keep work area clean, safe and tidy;
• Follow all hazardous waste procedures;
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and punctuality record;
• Perform other related duties as required;
• Receive and sort incoming cardboard, computer, wires and electronic accessories;
• Follow all recycling process for cardboard and electronics.

Competencies:

Clear Communication*
World Class Customer Service*
Understanding Diverse Needs*
Protecting the Brand*
Handling Multiple Tasks

Requirements:

Good communication skills and attention to detail
Able to follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures
Able to work with minimal supervision
Able to maintain good relationships with co-workers
Must be able to pass a background check
Complete all required screenings and certifications
Must be certified to operate the baler and forklift within 2 weeks (IF OPERATING THE MACHINE)
Flexible and willing to learn
Must be able to understand and follow training instructions.
Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly goals as assigned by supervisors 
Good work ethic

Consent to random drug screenings quarterly

Qualifications:

High School degree or equivalent, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and move a minimum of 100 pounds with or without assistance
Able to move 1000 pounds with assistance
Able to lift heavy bags and toss into baler
Able to perform constant physical labor throughout the day – most labor involves repetitive upper body movement, twisting and bending
Good eye-hand coordination and good vision
Walking, pushing, standing, stooping, lifting and carrying required

Typical Work Environment

Works primarily indoors but exposed to a wide range of temperatures
Occasionally must work on the trucks as a helper
Will possibly be working alongside others with social, mental, and emotional disabilities