Material Handler

Welcome to Goodwill of Chesapeake, where every purchase supports our mission of empowering individuals in our community.

As a Material Handler you'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of our facility. From loading and unloading materials to operating equipment such as forklifts and baling machines. Your commitment to maintaining a clean and organized environment is crucial. If you have warehouse experience and are available for flexible weekend hours, we invite you to apply!

Join us as we continue Reverend John S. German's legacy of providing "Not a charity, but a chance," and seize the opportunities for personal and professional growth that come with it.

Job Duties:

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, bins or trucks; Properly bales materials and donated goods; Safe operation of warehouse equipment including bales, manual hand jacks, electrical hand jacks and forklifts; Responsible for maintenance and proper storage of equipment; Report and document accidents according to procedures; Stacks or assembles materials into bundles, bands bundles together using baling equipment; Opens containers and sorts material into categories; Attaches identifying tags or labels to material or marks information on containers, bins or bales; Maintains a clean work environment responsible for daily cleaning duties such as sweeping, cleaning equipment with rags, cleaning outside trailer yard, lunch room, bathrooms and other common areas as assigned. Employment is contingent on criminal background check.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred;
• 3 months warehouse or dock experience

Hours Requirement: Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Working Conditions:

Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, fumes and other airborne particles; Occasionally exposed to high places, risks of electrical shock or vibration; Typically works with a loud noise level.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, fumes and other airborne particles; Occasionally exposed to high places, risks of electrical shock or vibration; Typically works with a loud noise level

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• 25% Store Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays
• Health Club Membership Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Goodwill Retirement Plan donation after 1 year of service

Employment is contingent on criminal background check

Reports to: Shift Manager on Duty

EOE/MFDV