In short
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-qualityβ¦
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.
The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need - because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.
πΌJob Title: Material Handler
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
π’About the Position
The Material Handler unloads donations from containers and moves goods to appropriate production areas.
πWork Environment
πOutdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.
β Essential Functions and Responsibilities
β Remove and sort through salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
β Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing.
β Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor.
β Use cardboard compactors and identify problems.
β Maintain donor tallies.
β Maintain a clean work environment.
β Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture and report any potential hazards or accidents.
β Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
β If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
β Minors: Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors.
β Maintain reliable attendance.
β Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
β Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.