Materials Handler

Material HandlerThe Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.Pay Rate: $21.30/hourWork Environment: Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Remove and sort through salvage material and garbage from salable goods.Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing.Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.Use cardboard compactors and identify problems.Maintain donor tallies.Maintain a clean work environment.Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture and report any potential hazards or accidents.Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.Maintain reliable attendance.Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Education and Experience:High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not requiredNo experience requiredApplicants must be 18 years or olderCertificates, Licenses, or Registrations:If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirementsPhysical Abilities:While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities :Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtractingProblem SolvingCommunicating with the publicVerbal and written communication skillsPosition Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)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.Everyone Is WelcomeWhen you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) PlanRoth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan programPaid vacation, (9) holiday and sick timeLimited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement LeaveEmployee discountsEmployee referral bonusEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mentorship ProgramCareer Advancement OpportunitiesPaid Job TrainingEEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.