Material Handler Part Time at Goodwill Industries of the Columbia

Hermiston, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

21.42

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Sorting, Customer Service, Safety Inspections, Cleaning Tasks, Dependability, Independent Work

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description 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 for Part-Time Work (less than 30 hours): Starting Rate: $17.50, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $21.42, achievable through sustained good performance and years of service. Benefits Include: Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked. Paid Time Off (PTO): 4 hours available for use immediately upon hire. Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status. On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday. Access to Financial Assistance: Part-time employees who have completed their introductory period and received a positive performance review are eligible for Tier 1 of the Financial Assistance Program, which supports adult basic education, including language learning, GED preparation, high school diploma completion, and improvement in reading, writing, and math skills. Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st. Work Schedule: Work hours are from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; specific days will vary depending 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

Responsibilities

The Material Handler will receive products from various sources, sort them into categories, and operate equipment like forklifts and balers. Additional responsibilities include conducting safety inspections and providing customer service.