Title

Warehouse Material Handler 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   About the Organization

WHO WE ARE



Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois is a non-profit organization with 11 stores, seven donation centers, a logistics center and an online auction site. In addition, we operate two employment service centers and a home for veterans experiencing homelessness. The money raised by the sale of donations goes to fund our free programs. Our programs include: helping people find employment, assisting our veterans with job services and resource referral, serving youth around the area with several different programs, and operating a 15-bed home for veterans. Goodwill has been serving Central Illinois since 1934.



MORE THAN JUST A TEAM



Goodwill employees are more than just a team. They are a close-knit group of people which enjoy fostering friendship and support. Goodwill employees work together knowing that, as a non-profit, their job means someone is getting the assistance they need. It's working with a purpose.

  Description

Summary

The Warehouse Material Handler works quickly, safely, and efficiently to handle donated goods, and various recycling materials. This position is physical and must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs and use equipment in a safe and efficient manner – baler, pallet jack, forklift, walkie-stacker…etc. This is a vital role that keeps up with the flow of donated goods throughout the warehouse.

Essential Responsibilities

• Expedites the flow of donated goods between the processed, storage, dock areas, and salvage.
• Load and unload tractor trailers with donated goods.
• Operate a forklift, baler, and pallet jacks in accordance with OSHA standards. Performs preventative maintenance checks.
• Transports materials via the use of a pallet jack.
• Loads and operates baling machine. Prepares baled merchandise with final control standards.
• Organizes and stack recycled materials from community donations.
• Dispose of metals for recycling.
• Organize and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Sorts and processes donations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

  Position Requirements

 

 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere
• Requires ability to lift and move donations.
• Requires ability to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations
• Stands and for long periods of time throughout the day, 4-8 hours

• Lifts or moves up to fifty (50) pounds
• Works in a warehouse environment with exposure to heat and cold
• Ability to use a pallet jack with loads of up to 500 pounds

***This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment Fit Test***

  Location East Peoria, IL (Logistics Center)   Category Warehouse Operations   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Various Shifts  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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