Material Handler DC Retail - Full Time

Position: Material Handler DC Retail

Department: Donated Goods Retail

Reports to: Production Supervisor CP/Store Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Goodwill Keystone Area is committed to creating a culture of belonging where all people feel respected and valued. This is because we celebrate the diversity of thought, the richness of the human experience and the desire to reflect the communities we serve.

Summary

To perform a variety of material handling duties and responsibilities to ensure the consistent flow of materials throughout the donated goods and retail division. Duties vary and material handlers may be assigned assist drivers, work within warehouse/workshops, handle baling duties, and move materials utilizing hand and power equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks; uses stacker to unload gaylords of unprocessed wares, textile packaway, and hangers. Places gaylords in appropriate areas on processing floor. Loads trucks with gaylords of processed wares, textiles, and recyclable items. Sprays pillows with disinfectant according to procedures.
• Accurately completes truck manifest forms.
• Maintains a clean and organized dock area. Covers dumpster with tarp at the end of each day. Places phone calls for dumpster removal on a regular basis. Removes snow and ice during winter months.
• Assists processing operation to assure steady flow of material to keep production lines running efficiently.
• Assists in ordering daily shipments and in the inventory of supplies.
• Receives goods from the general public; to include, but not be limited to: Greets and assists donors by providing information; unloads donations; offers and provides receipts, determines what is acceptable according to criteria; rejects unusable items tactfully; as per training, provides tax information per guidelines; maintains excellent public relations at all times; sorts donations into proper containers and removes trash; completes all necessary paperwork such as daily donor logs, donor receipts, etc.; keeps donation site clear and clean at all times.
• Presents an appropriate appearance and good manners to the general public.
• Contributes to the organization by supporting additional tasks and projects as needed.
• Promotes an environment of workplace safety. Ensures that duties are performed in a safe manner and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Communicates progress, problems, and concerns to the Production Supervisor CP/Store Manager.