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Material Handler II - Platte River Warehouse

Goodwill of Colorado, Englewood, CO, United States


Pay and Benefits

Pay: $19.79 per hour, eligible for Daily Pay through DailyPay. Part‑time employees are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave. Employees may make pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.
Job Title

Material Handler II, Operations (Job ID: 632)
Job Summary

Material Handler II, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve donated product following Goodwill of Colorado's warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.
Essential Functions

Use and become certified on compactor, baler, forklift, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product.
Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
Ensure that all trucks and trailers are loaded, unloaded, and staged.
Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
Ensure warehouse organization and inventory counts within staging areas.
Be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.
Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.
Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped and/or received by the retail center and warehouse docks.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure all materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize downtime.
Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
Cross train in other departments/areas and act as back‑up for other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience

Previous storage, moving, or shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.
Other Requirements

Able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification to safely operate equipment. Ability to be forklift certified.
Demonstrate ability to safely operate hydraulic baler and other equipment.
Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45 lbs unassisted and up to 75 lbs with assistance from a hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product as required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.
Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans, and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E‑Verify. For more information on E‑Verify, please contact DHS: 888‑897‑7781 or www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify. We promote a Safe & Drug‑free Workplace.
Pre‑Employment Screening

Candidates offered this position will be required to successfully complete pre‑employment screening, which could include: a background check, drug test, reference check, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, and/or MVR (if applicable, based on position). In addition, certain positions will require repeated screening processes, and your employment with Goodwill of Colorado will remain contingent upon the results of any continued screening processes.
Physical Requirements

Continuously (5‑8 hours)
Frequently (3‑4 hours)
Occasionally (1‑2 hours)
Never
Lifting: Heavy (45 lbs & over – FREQUENTLY), Moderate (15‑44 lbs – CONTINUOUSLY), Light (14 lbs & under – FREQUENTLY)
Carrying: Heavy (45 lbs & over – FREQUENTLY), Moderate (15‑44 lbs – FREQUENTLY), Light (14 lbs & under – FREQUENTLY)
Pushing/Pulling – CONTINUOUSLY
Reaching: Above Shoulder – FREQUENTLY, At Shoulder – FREQUENTLY, Below Shoulder – FREQUENTLY
Twisting – OCCASIONALLY
Bending – FREQUENTLY
Kneeling/Crawling – OCCASIONALLY
Squat – FREQUENTLY
Climbing: Use of legs only (stairs) – OCCASIONALLY, Use of arms & legs (ladders) – OCCASIONALLY
Hearing – FREQUENTLY
Vision: Visual, close – FREQUENTLY, Visual, distant – OCCASIONALLY, Visual, depth perception – FREQUENTLY
Hands/Fingers: Simple grasping – FREQUENTLY, Fine Manipulation – FREQUENTLY, Repetitive Movements – FREQUENTLY
Walking – FREQUENTLY
Standing – CONTINUOUSLY
Sitting – OCCASIONALLY
Speaking – OCCASIONALLY

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