Material Handler I

Company: Goodwill Southern California
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility / Summary - Assists 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 - Values-Based Work Environment Notice Goodwill Southern California provides a values-based work environment for our employees. - All individuals are expected to support and promote our values:
                • We treat everyone with respect, compassion and inclusion, recognizing their contributions and differences.
                • We conduct business with transparency, integrity and accountability.
                • We serve, empower and advocate for our clients, community, business partners and each other. -
                • We pursue a vision of excellence and continuous improvement to better the lives of those we serve. The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Pre-Employment Testing
                  • Drug Screen
                  • Background Check Other details
                    • Job Family :Supply Chain
                    • Pay Type :Hourly
                    • Hiring Rate :$16.50

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