Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position

Distinguish between retail goods, salvage, and trash. Properly load, secure, unload and protect store deliveries and donation pickups, raw materials, and manufactured goods. Process, sort, bale, and palletize recyclable materials in a safe and efficient manner.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack, dock cart, down-stroke and horizontal baling machine, tippers, and other warehouse equipment in a safe manner.
• Load baling machines, tippers, and roll-offs safely and expeditiously.
• Sort a variety of commodities accurately based on current operations.
• Palletize televisions, furniture, and other large items in accordance with company procedure.
• Neatly and accurately complete required paperwork.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned equipment to include daily checks for fuel, oil, lubricants, water, antifreeze, and overall condition.
• Accurately report incidents and accidents to supervisor.
• Present neat and professional Goodwill Central Texas image to customers, stores, and the general public.
• Ensure work area presents a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to multi-task to meet daily production quotas.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to stand, bend and twist for eight hours.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently exposed to airborne particles.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.