Goodwill of Colorado
Material Handler - Kearney Outlet
Goodwill of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Description
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024Goodwill of Colorado's Material Handler Associates work to sort and process donations coming from our Retail Stores or Donation sites into categories (i.e., plastics, glass, metal, cardboard, textiles, etc.) to either be sold out of the blue bins at our Kearney Outlet Store or to be prepped for outside vendors or end-stage disposal. Previous warehouse experience is a plus!JOB SUMMARYThe Material Handler will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve donated product following Goodwill's warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.Pay: $18.29 per Hr.Full Time employees in retail are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, 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 employerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/ tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve product.* 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 recycle materials and trash bins do not become over filled.* Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.* Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.* Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.* Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.Experience* Previous warehouse material sorting and production, preferred.* Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience, 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 up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required.* Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.* Have effective communicate 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.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-VerifyWe promote a
Safe & Drug-free Workplace.Physical RequirementsAttachment to Job DescriptionMaterial Handler, OpsThe 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)* NeverLIFTING: (as defined by ADA)Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLYModerate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLYLight: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLYCARRYING:Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLYModerate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLYLight: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLYPUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLYREACHING:Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLYAt Shoulder - FREQUENTLYBelow Shoulder - FREQUENTLYTWISTING - OCCASSIONALLYBENDING - FREQUENTLYKNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLYSQUAT - FREQUENTLYCLIMBING:Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLYUse of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLYHEARING - FREQUENTLYVISION:Visual, close - FREQUENTLYVisual, distant - OCCASSIONALLYVisual, depth perception - FREQUENTLYHANDS/FINGERS:Simple grasping - FREQUENTLYFine Manipulation - FREQUENTLYRepetitive Movements - FREQUENTLYWALKING - FREQUENTLYSTANDING - CONTINUOUSLYSITTING - OCCASSIONALLYSPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLYOTHER, please describe -QualificationsBehaviors
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellTeam Player - Works well as a member of a groupMotivations
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationExperience
Warehouse work environment a PLUS (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024Goodwill of Colorado's Material Handler Associates work to sort and process donations coming from our Retail Stores or Donation sites into categories (i.e., plastics, glass, metal, cardboard, textiles, etc.) to either be sold out of the blue bins at our Kearney Outlet Store or to be prepped for outside vendors or end-stage disposal. Previous warehouse experience is a plus!JOB SUMMARYThe Material Handler will work primarily in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment, to move, store and retrieve donated product following Goodwill's warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role will be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.Pay: $18.29 per Hr.Full Time employees in retail are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, 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 employerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Use and become certified on compactor, baler, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/ tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve product.* 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 recycle materials and trash bins do not become over filled.* Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so that is there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.* Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.* Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.* Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.Experience* Previous warehouse material sorting and production, preferred.* Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Outlet/Warehouse Associate or equivalent Goodwill Retail position/experience, 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 up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required.* Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day.* Have effective communicate 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.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-VerifyWe promote a
Safe & Drug-free Workplace.Physical RequirementsAttachment to Job DescriptionMaterial Handler, OpsThe 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)* NeverLIFTING: (as defined by ADA)Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLYModerate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLYLight: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLYCARRYING:Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLYModerate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLYLight: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLYPUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLYREACHING:Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLYAt Shoulder - FREQUENTLYBelow Shoulder - FREQUENTLYTWISTING - OCCASSIONALLYBENDING - FREQUENTLYKNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLYSQUAT - FREQUENTLYCLIMBING:Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLYUse of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLYHEARING - FREQUENTLYVISION:Visual, close - FREQUENTLYVisual, distant - OCCASSIONALLYVisual, depth perception - FREQUENTLYHANDS/FINGERS:Simple grasping - FREQUENTLYFine Manipulation - FREQUENTLYRepetitive Movements - FREQUENTLYWALKING - FREQUENTLYSTANDING - CONTINUOUSLYSITTING - OCCASSIONALLYSPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLYOTHER, please describe -QualificationsBehaviors
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellTeam Player - Works well as a member of a groupMotivations
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationExperience
Warehouse work environment a PLUS (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)