Material Handler

Job Description

 Job Title:                       Material Handler 

Department:               Salvage

Reports To:                  Transportation and Salvage Manager

FLSA Status:                 Full Time or Part Time, Non-exempt

MISSION STATEMENT

Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, build skills, find jobs and grow careers. 

 We achieve our mission through implementing Goodwill’s core values of integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and empathy--values that promote and strengthen self-worth and skills that help individuals maintain long-term employment and an improved standard of living.  

 SUMMARY

To provide material handling service for GINWT sites on a daily basis.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support GIL’s mission, and implement Goodwill’s core values of commitment, excellence, innovation, integrity, interdependence, respect, and teamwork.
• Sort and segregate product from distributor efficiently and accurately by aisle or section onto pallets or carts for safe transport to stores/salvage area.
• Safely and efficiently use manual pallet jacks or stacking carts to transport products to the stores or salvage area.
• Safely, efficiently, and accurately stage products in proper area location throughout the warehouse.
• Assist with removal of pallets, cardboard, trash from the sales floor and returning to proper location or disposal point in the warehouse.
• Follow proper procedures for cardboard and waste disposal, safely using equipment such as balers and compactors.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of assigned areas.
• Provide outstanding Customer Service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with snow removal, as necessary.
• May be required to obtain forklift and /or electric pallet jack certification in order to fill in for other positions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others. 
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude.
• Demonstrate the Mission of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas on a daily basis: “Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, find jobs & grow careers.”

• Demonstrate the Core Four in all interactions: “Be Honest, Be on Time, Work Hard and Be Respectful of Others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

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 and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or (GED). Material handling experience.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for prolonged periods, stoop, and bend, and push/pull up to 1000 lbs. on wheels.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

There are no unusual work environment characteristics involved with this position.

 HIGH

Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.)

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.