Material Handler I - Tice Outlet - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida

Goodwill INDUSTRIES OF Southwest Florida, INC.

Material Handler I

Full time

Location: Tice - Outlet (Sorting Donations)

Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Goodwill of Southwest Florida is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence., Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida works with the community providing support in mission services, retail and donated goods, and business development.

Description of Responsibilities: Provide Great customer service skills to the stores, admin, and all other vendors/donors. Primary duties include moving of RAW donated materials, all salvage commodities/sorts, trash, equipment/fixtures or other designated materials on/off trucks and sorting properly into the designated locations within the plant through the Kaizen system. Full compliance to Kaizen guidelines/principles as outlined in the audit and 5-minute drills. Will assist in all areas of the salvage sorting process and cross train to cover other specified job descriptions within the plant as needed.

Required Experience: High School graduate or its equivalent. At least one to two years of experience in warehouse operations; one to two years of experience loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks; one year supervisory experience; Previous forklift experience desired; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).

Required skills: Must have sufficient mobility to turn from side to side, lean, kneel or bend. Ability to lift forty (40) pounds and work a flexible schedule. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to see and recognize colors. Ability to occasionally work outdoors where temperatures and climate can fluctuate. A basic understanding of English preferred.

BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

• Health, dental and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Personal time off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program

• Store Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Apply online at: goodwillswfl.org

Goodwill Southwest Florida is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Workplace Values

· Respect: We treat all people with dignity and respect.

· Stewardship: We honor our heritage by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.

· Ethics: We strive to meet the highest ethical standards.

· Learning: We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.

· Innovation: We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.