Material Handler

What will you do in this job? Receive product from retail stores, donation sites, and donors Sort product into processing, recycling and storage categories Operate a forklift to load and unload materials Unload and load trucks Operate a baler (not all locations) Complete cleaning tasks as needed Regularly conduct and document safety inspections Provide customers service using Greet, Offer, Thank and Ask Back protocol Compensation and Benefits Starting rate: $18.00 per hour followed by eligibility for annual performance based increases with maximum pay of $22.28. Highest pay as a result of ongoing good performance and years of service. Medical, dental and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents. Company paid life insurance. Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked. Sick leave = .025 multiplied by hours worked. Vacation time = .019231 multiplied by hours worked. Pay on demand is available for Goodwill Associates after setting up direct deposit. Eight hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment. Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill. Eligibility dependent upon hours worked, applicable area of study and being an employee in good standing. Work Schedule Days and hours are dependent on business needs. Please be aware that the needs of our business include evening and weekend work. Application Information: Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application. As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included. Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired. Requirements Please apply if you… Can meet physical requirements to move 50 pound objects routinely Have experience operating a forklift Are comfortable working in a warehouse environment where you will get dirty and be exposed to dust Are comfortable being expected to meet speed and accuracy work goals Are available to work weekends and evenings Work well on independent tasks Have a proven record of being dependable Are friendly Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.28 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): The position for which you are applying is rated heavy and will require that you are able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Are you capable of meeting these essential functions with or without accommodation? If "No", please describe the functions that you are unable to perform. (required) This job requires weekend and evening work. What days and hours are you available for work? (required) Have you ever worked for Goodwill Industries of the Columbia before? If yes, when and why did you leave? Do you have relatives or a member of your household working for Goodwill Industries of the Columbia now? If yes, please provide the name of your relative and relationship. Do you have retail experience? If so, please include where you worked, and what your duties consisted of. Where have you most rec…

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