Material Handler II

Goodwill employees are expected to represent the highest standards of behavior and job performance by: 1) acting with honesty and integrity; 2) ensuring that all business activities are transparent and ethical; and 3) achieving goals in alignment with Goodwill’s Mission, Vision and Values. MISSION: Goodwill’s mission is to provide work opportunities and skills development to people with barriers to employment. VISION: Every person in Kern, Kings, and southern Tulare counties has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential through the power of work. VALUES: Accountability ~ Integrity ~ Dignity ~ Diversity & Inclusion ~ Ingenuity ~ Opportunity POSITION SUMMARY: The Material Handler II receives donations, along with transporting, sorting, selecting and properly displaying merchandise. The expectation of this position is to achieve organizational, team and personal goals in alignment with our Strategic Vision Priorities and through living out our organizational Values. Standards of Performance and Conduct (each is an essential function): Ensure actions are consistent with Goodwill ethics, policies, procedures, goals and mission. Work collaboratively with management and staff to achieve overall organizational goals. Consistently maintain acceptable level of productivity, ensuring accounts payable/disbursement functions are completed accurately and timely. Punctual and regular in attendance, understanding that time away from work is approved and taken in accordance with established policies. Perform duties in a manner that promotes a team concept and reflects Goodwill’s mission, philosophy, and core values of accountability, integrity, dignity, diversity, ingenuity, excellence, opportunity and responsibility. Work in accordance with Goodwill policies, procedures and generally accepted business practices. Promote a favorable image and works cooperatively with all organization employees, participants, customers and other persons contacted during the course of performing duties. Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work; comply with privacy and confidentiality policies. Attend required safety training and participate in safety drills and exercises. Safeguard company property, including donated goods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Complete opening activities to include doors, cone placement for trucks, prep for truck switch, prep of water cooling stations, donation drive through set up, gaylord moves, and other activities. Seal and unseal delivery vehicles. Audit sorted materials and salvage boxes for quality assurance. Assist management staff in creating tailgate topics and content and in train employees on tailgates. Provide on-the-job training to new Material Handler I employees to include orientation checklist, that the employees understand safety policies and procedures, work-related efforts and procedures, and ensuring that new employee feels included in the existing team. Seek to create and maintain a positive work environment for all Material Handlers. Assist management staff in opening and closing functions pertaining to the production floor. Respond to Material Handler requests for pricing and other assistance. Work with store management in identifying potential loss prevention instances that might be created by customers or other employees. Assist management in processing chemicals/hazardous materials and other sensitive materials for transportation to the designated disposal facility. Moves, sorts, selects and properly displays merchandise in accordance with the company's procedures; requires the ability to pick up and carry up to 70 pounds in weight. Tagging and hanging of textiles, pricing of wares, shoes, and furniture, and distribution of products to the sales floor. Receives and processes donated goods, directs donors to proper locations and issue receipts and/or printed information; requires the ability to pick up and c…

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