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Evergreen Goodwill

Material Handler - Full Time

Evergreen Goodwill, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98199

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About Evergreen Goodwill

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, educationand 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, operatesfive job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcomand Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, servicesand skills they need - because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversityand inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusiveand successful organization.

Job Title: Material Handler - Full Time

Salary Range: $20.76

FLSA Status: Hourly

Location: Seattle

About the Position

The Production Associate unload donations from containers and move goods to appropriate production areas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Remove and sort through salvage material and garbage from salable goods. Sort donations into appropriate bins for further processing. Provide a smooth flow of goods to the production floor. Use cardboard compactors and identify problems. Maintain donor tallies. Maintain a clean work environment. Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents. Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. If applicable: Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.* Minors:Are not allowed to use or perform any job duties with any heavy machinery or compactors. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

(Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

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 and Experience: High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required No experienced required

Computer/Technology Skills: N/A

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional, must meet eligibility requirements

Physical Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30-40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities : Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting Problem Solving Communicating with the public Verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment:

Outdoors and warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.

Employee Acknowledgement

I have reviewed this document and understand the responsibilities of this position.

Employee Signature Date

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you joina truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

100% Employer-paid life, accidental deathand dismemberment (AD&D), and long termdisability insurance (for salaried employee)

Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentorship Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance withapplicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not representa contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deemappropriate.