Material Handler - Food Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Applications due by: Sept 25th, 2026

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 

• Mon 7:00am – 4:00pm 
• Tues: 7:00am-2:00pm 
• Wed: 7:00am – 4:00pm 
• Thurs: 7:00am-2:00pm 
• Fri: 7:00 AM-3:00PM
• This is a temporary position, expecting to last 2-3 months

Benefits: This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Food Distribution Associate - Dry Goods to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will help fulfill customer orders, stock and organize inventory, load and unload deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment. Candidates should have forklift certification and be comfortable performing physical labor in a fast-paced distribution setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pick, pack, and fill customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Stock, organize, and restock warehouse inventory
• Load and unload trucks using manual labor and forklifts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely
• Assist in other warehouse and distribution areas as needed

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.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Forklift certification required
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. continuously throughout the day and perform physical warehouse work
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred

Other:

• Ability to lift and move dry goods or wet goods up to 75 lbs.
• Forklift certification required
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred

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: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or .

  We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

The 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)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - OCCASIONALLY - Driving, CONTINUOUSLY - Working in various weather conditions/varying temperatures*.