MATERIAL HANDLER MARKETPLACE

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Processing donated goods at the Goodwill Marketplace.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Marketplace Wholesale Operations Manager; may receive direction from the Assistant Manager, Senior Lead, and Leads.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes textiles and wares for retail and wholesale operations.
• Loads and unloads donated goods.
• Moves cages to appropriate locations as directed.
• Assists in keeping all work areas clean and organized, including the retail store, product staging area, and areas surrounding dumpsters.
• Fills and compacts dumpsters and makes sure that the trash is free of televisions and monitors.
• Separates recyclables from the trash.
• Receives work and safety instructions and answers questions. Communicates with management, co-workers, program participants, and the public.
• Works overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property.
• Acts safely at all times, following all safety rules and regulations.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Assists and shares knowledge and information with other employees as needed.
• Uses good interpersonal skills such as courtesy, sensitivity, politeness, and thoughtfulness.
• Works with, trains, and/or acts as a good example for program participants receiving training at Goodwill. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• No experience required, will train.
• Ability to understand English well enough to interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable, but not required.

WORK DEVICES/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED:

Uses cages, flat carts, hand truck, back brace/belt, gloves, pallet jack, brooms, shovels, tarps, pallets, gas air blower, and safety goggles.