Goodwill of Colorado
Part-Time Operations Material Handler I - Colorado Springs Outlet
Goodwill of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Description
Please Note: This position will be posted through Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Please Note: Part time positions are available. Availability to work evenings/weekends is preferred for this position.
Our Outlet Stores are open 9 am to 7 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 11 am to 5 pm Sundays.
Pay: $15.95 per hour.
This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. Part Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.
JOB SUMMARY The Material Handler I, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve in production areas of outlet and recycling following Goodwill of Colorado’s warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve product.
Tip in the Outlet production area and sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
Prepare items for store rotations and recycling procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure all recycled materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back‑up for other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience
Previous warehouse material sorting and production is preferred.
Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.
Other
Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
Demonstrate ability to lift to 45 lbs unassisted and up to 75 lbs with assistance from a dolly as required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting to eight (8) hours per day.
Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime, as necessary.
Core Competencies
Communication, Level 1
Customer Focus, Level 1
Excellence, Level 1
Knowledge and Skills, Level 1
Teamwork, Level 1
Trust, Level 1
Functional Competencies
Attention to Detail
Concern for Safety, Level 1
Time Management
Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.
Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify We promote a Safe & Drug‑free Workplace.
Physical Requirements Guide to Physical Requirements
Continuously (5‑8 hours)
Frequently (3‑4 hours)
Occasionally (1‑2 hours)
Never
Attachment to Job Description Job Title:
676 - Material Handler I, Operations
Dept Number:
Varies - Operations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Guide to Physical Requirements
Continuously (5‑8 hours)
Frequently (3‑4 hours)
Occasionally (1‑2 hours)
Never
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY
Moderate: 15‑44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY
Moderate: 15‑44 lbs - FREQUENTLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
REACHING:
At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
REACHING:
Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
TWISTING - OCCASSIONALLY
BENDING - FREQUENTLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY
SQUAT - FREQUENTLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY
CLIMBING:
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY
HEARING - FREQUENTLY
VISION:
Visual, close - FREQUENTLY
VISION:
Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY
VISION:
Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY
WALKING - FREQUENTLY
STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY
SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY
SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY
OTHER, please describe -
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Please Note: Part time positions are available. Availability to work evenings/weekends is preferred for this position.
Our Outlet Stores are open 9 am to 7 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 11 am to 5 pm Sundays.
Pay: $15.95 per hour.
This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. Part Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.
JOB SUMMARY The Material Handler I, Operations (Ops) will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve in production areas of outlet and recycling following Goodwill of Colorado’s warehousing, material handling procedures, and recycling guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers, and we will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve product.
Tip in the Outlet production area and sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins.
Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with.
Prepare items for store rotations and recycling procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure all recycled materials and trash bins do not become overfilled.
Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.
Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back‑up for other areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience
Previous warehouse material sorting and production is preferred.
Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience is preferred.
Other
Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment.
Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines.
Demonstrate ability to lift to 45 lbs unassisted and up to 75 lbs with assistance from a dolly as required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting to eight (8) hours per day.
Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime, as necessary.
Core Competencies
Communication, Level 1
Customer Focus, Level 1
Excellence, Level 1
Knowledge and Skills, Level 1
Teamwork, Level 1
Trust, Level 1
Functional Competencies
Attention to Detail
Concern for Safety, Level 1
Time Management
Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.
Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify We promote a Safe & Drug‑free Workplace.
Physical Requirements Guide to Physical Requirements
Continuously (5‑8 hours)
Frequently (3‑4 hours)
Occasionally (1‑2 hours)
Never
Attachment to Job Description Job Title:
676 - Material Handler I, Operations
Dept Number:
Varies - Operations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Guide to Physical Requirements
Continuously (5‑8 hours)
Frequently (3‑4 hours)
Occasionally (1‑2 hours)
Never
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY
Moderate: 15‑44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY
Moderate: 15‑44 lbs - FREQUENTLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
REACHING:
At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
REACHING:
Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
TWISTING - OCCASSIONALLY
BENDING - FREQUENTLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY
SQUAT - FREQUENTLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY
CLIMBING:
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY
HEARING - FREQUENTLY
VISION:
Visual, close - FREQUENTLY
VISION:
Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY
VISION:
Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY
WALKING - FREQUENTLY
STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY
SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY
SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY
OTHER, please describe -
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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