Material Handler I - (Outlet) Spokane, WA - Full &/or Part-time/Hourly
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people to live their best lives through the power of work. With a strong presence in the Spokane, Washington area, Goodwill focuses on transforming donated goods into valuable resources for community members by way of resale in their retail outlets. These efforts support job training, employment placement services, and other community-based initiatives that promote independence and workforce development. Goodwill's commitment to sustainability and social impact has made it a trusted name among residents and donors alike. Offering both full-time and part-time hourly positions, Goodwill... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must pass a background check
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to operate hand trucks, pallet jacks or similar equipment
- Availability to work full-time or part-time hours
- Ability to adhere to Goodwill Industries policies and procedures
- Must demonstrate good attendance and punctuality
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in material handling or transportation preferred
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to lift heavy objects safely
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safety and company policies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest directives, rules, policies, procedures, and departmental and organizational standards
- Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard or work site performing any combination of the following duties:
- Effectively sort, store, and process incoming donations according to established company standards to the appropriate workstations
- Transport newly processed merchandise from workstations to the appropriate area including, store, store holding area and/or to store load holding area as directed
- Read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
- Safely load, and unload materials onto or from pallets, carts, totes, trays, racks and shelves by hand or by utilization of lifting devices and/or employee assistance
- Safely load and unload materials onto or from vehicles, convey materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas using hand truck, pallet jack or other lifting devices and/or employee assistance
- Effectively sort and stack materials including incoming donations in a safe and organized manner according to company standards avoiding damaging or soiling donations
- Ensure that donations with multiple parts, (i.e., lamps and lampshades) are kept together
- Effectively separate incoming donations by category, (i.e., glass, wares, shoes, etc.), in a safe and organized manner according to company standards when unloading trucks
- Lift heavy objects by hand, using lift devices and/or employee assistance
- Ride in vehicles (trucks) assisting driver with loading and unloading cargo trucks of donations and other materials from donors (including moving items by hand, pushing or pulling empty or full/heavy carts, racks, pallet jacks, and hand trucks) from residences and/or places of business, Donation Service Centers and Goodwill Stores
- Frequently enter and exit truck cab and cargo box
- Transport processed donations to the appropriate Production Department
- May be required to utilize the freight elevator
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Transfer trash from work areas to compactors and large trash receptacles
- Follow all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries assuring safety of personnel or property
- Work collaboratively with Workforce Development and Social Services to provide client services
- Properly wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Maintain agency confidentiality
- Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal
- Comply with all health, safety and fire standards and all local, state and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA)
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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