Material Handler (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is a Material Handler to work at our Operations Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Do you love working in logistics, but are tired of the late nights, working every weekend, and inconsistent schedules? Are you a "people person" who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on! 

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 county area in Northeast Indiana. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds.

Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer good benefits, great consistent rotating schedules that allow for work-life balance, the satisfaction of serving the community, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MATERIAL HANDLER

As a Material Handler at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you are an important part of our operations! 

As a material handler, every day can be something a little different! Working out of our Operations Center on Brooklyn Ave., you collect donations from the community and issue tax receipts. You also get to hand sort and organize the donated goods to prepare for shipment to our area Goodwill Stores. Additionally, there are days that you go with the driver and act as a "driver's helper". You will be assisting the driver with pick up and delivery between the stores, operations center and corporate office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Loads and unloads trucks/carts manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack at all locations.
2. Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
3. Pre-sorts donations as required.
4. Assists and follows the directions of the truck driver while on route.
5. Assists and directs truck driver with backing of truck and with directions for home pick ups.
6. Keeps area and trucks clean and neat.
7. Follows all safety rules and practices.
8. Operates compactor, if trained.
9. Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.
10. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. 
11. In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co workers, and clients.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
2. Operates forklift, if licensed.
3. Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.
4. Bales salvage as needed, if assigned and trained.

ATTENDANCE

Goodwill, your co-workers, and our customers depend on you to be at work as scheduled.  

JOB PERFORMANCE

Reviewed upon initial hire at 30, 60 and 90 days, and annually thereafter, by the VP of Operations * E-Commerce.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION

No specialized educational requirements; will train

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three months working experience required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

No skills required; will train.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSES/SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

1. Subject to background check
2. Ability to work within the team concept
3. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
4. Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

COMMUNITY INTERACTION

Contact with customers, donors, and co-workers.

EQUIPMENT

1. Various production equipment including hand truck or dolly, pallet jack, and carts.
2. Gloves and safety glasses.

COMPLEXITY

Work that is routine or repetitive, requiring the use of several readily understood rules and procedures in which the employee may make minor decisions that could affect the efficiency, accuracy, or correctness of work.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Little or no confidential information involved.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Activities:

1. Substantial: grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and walking.
2. Considerable: balancing.
3. Moderate: crouching, hearing, stooping, and talking.
4. Occasional: climbing.
5. Nominal: crawling, kneeling, and repetitive motions.

Other Activities:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work: Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.  

The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

Environmental Conditions:

The worker is subject to both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions.

CODE OF ETHICS

All employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill’s code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly. Ethical conduct is expected at all times in all matters, whether or not a particular issue is specifically addressed in agency policies or procedures. Employees are expected to bring any questions about whether or not a specific situation presents a potential conflict with this policy to the attention of their manager.

EEO CLAUSE

It is the Agency's policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law, and to provide a work environment free of bias based on such categories. Any and all employment decisions will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.

SAFETY STANDARDS

All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned. Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Supervisors are responsible for safety issues in assigned areas — ensure that all employees are informed and adhere to all safety policies/issues, use proper reporting mechanisms for dealing with safety hazards or incidents, and personally adhere to safety rules.

HARASSMENT

All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times. Employees are expected to be familiar with and follow all published procedures, including reporting incidences and cooperating with investigations.