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Material Handler

2/10/2026

The Material Handler will receive products, sort them into categories, and operate a forklift for loading and unloading materials. They will also conduct safety inspections and provide customer service.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is changing lives through the power of work. Your donations help us provide job services to people in our community.
About the Role

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 Full-Time Work:

Starting Rate: $19.00, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $22.28, achievable through sustained good performance and years of service.

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee.
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): 8 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: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth.
  • 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:

Days and hours are dependent 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


Key Skills
Forklift OperationMaterial HandlingSortingCustomer ServiceSafety InspectionsCleaning TasksDependabilitySpeed and AccuracyWarehouse Environment
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTradesCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid VacationPaid Sick LeavePaid Time OffFinancial AssistanceRetirement Savings Plan
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