Goodwill Southern California

Ensure all items are marked correctly (Donations, commodities, salvage, etc. Operate equipment (i.e. auger, compactor, tipper, down-stroke baler, auto-tie) by following established procedures and guidelines.. Must be able to use material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jack, hand truck, furniture dolly).. Clear post retail textile tables of trash and commodities.. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Forklift certification English Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

material handler

Job Description Primary Responsibility / SummaryAssists drivers in loading and unloading of goods. Performs a variety of material handling tasks to support the efficient operation of the department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assists drivers with loading and unloading of bins. Create soft and hard goods bins for drivers. Load and unload trucks/trailers (Raw donations, trash, salvage, etc.). Segregating soft goods, hard goods and trash. Ensure all items are marked correctly (Donations, commodities, salvage, etc.). Sort recyclables in proper containers (metal, plastic, cardboard, etc.). Build and palletize empty gaylords for commodities; ensuring heavier commodities have adequate support. Operate equipment (i.e. auger, compactor, tipper, down-stroke baler, auto-tie) by following established procedures and guidelines. Must be able to use material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jack, hand truck, furniture dolly). Clear post retail textile tables of trash and commodities. Clean, organize and sweep the warehouse to ensure a safe environment. Ability to lift and carry min. 25 lbs. Additional Duties & Responsibilities .Other duties and special projects as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 & Experience Some warehouse experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Ability to work with moderate supervision. Spanish / English bilingual preferred. Must be safety conscious. Excellent people skills and maintains courteous disposition at all times. Ability to following written and oral instruction consistently. Shift flexibility and overtime when needed. Other Qualifications Punctual and dependable attendance. Free from alcohol and drug abuse. Adheres to Goodwill’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, & Excellence. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Forklift certification English Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills NA Required Training New Hire Orientation Harassment Prevention (non-management) Safety training

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