Material Handler

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Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Austin, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for sorting, loading, and processing retail goods, salvage, and recyclable materials using warehouse equipment. Ensures the safe operation of baling machines and maintains a clean, professional work environment.

Qualifications

You will be responsible for distinguishing between retail goods, salvage, and trash, and properly loading, securing, and unloading various materials. You are expected to operate warehouse equipment safely, sort commodities accurately, and perform basic maintenance on assigned equipment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

pallet jack

dock cart

baling machine

computer skills

Job Description


Summary of Position
 

Distinguish between retail goods, salvage, and trash. Properly load, secure, unload and protect store deliveries and donation pickups, raw materials, and manufactured goods. Process, sort, bale, and palletize recyclable materials in a safe and efficient manner.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Operate pallet jack, dock cart, down-stroke and horizontal baling machine, tippers, and other warehouse equipment in a safe manner. 
  • Load baling machines, tippers, and roll-offs safely and expeditiously. 
  • Sort a variety of commodities accurately based on current operations. 
  • Palletize televisions, furniture, and other large items in accordance with company procedure. 
  • Neatly and accurately complete required paperwork. 
  • Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned equipment to include daily checks for fuel, oil, lubricants, water, antifreeze, and overall condition. 
  • Accurately report incidents and accidents to supervisor.
  • Present neat and professional Goodwill Central Texas image to customers, stores, and the general public.
  • Ensure work area presents a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task to meet daily production quotas.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to stand, bend and twist for eight hours.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently exposed to airborne particles.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.

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Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

For over six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has relentlessly focused on a single goal: Transforming generations by empowering people through education, career training, and work. We believe that education and work are the only true pathways out of poverty, and strive to provide opportunities for people in our community who face obstacles to sustainable employment: people who have disabilities, people lacking education, people with criminal backgrounds, people facing homelessness, and youth lacking opportunity.
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