TEST POSITION - DO NOT APPLY - Operations Material Handler I

Material Handler I, Operations

The Material Handler I, Operations will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment. The Material Handler will operate material handling equipment to move, store and retrieve product in production areas of outlet and recycling while following Goodwill of Colorado's warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

Essential Functions:

• Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve product.
• Tip in the Outlet production area and sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
• Prepare items for store rotations and recycling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure all recycled materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
• Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous warehouse material sorting and production is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to lift to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly as required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting to eight (8) hours per day.
• Have effective communication 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.

Core Competencies:

• Communication, Level 1
• Customer Focus, Level 1
• Excellence, Level 1
• Knowledge and Skills, Level 1
• Teamwork, Level 1
• Trust, Level 1

Functional Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Concern for Safety, Level 1
• Time Management

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASIONALLY

Other, please describe -

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