Overview
Material Handler Jobs in Kennewick, WA at Goodwill Industries of the Columbia
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: $17.50, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $21.42, 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
Title: Material Handler
Company: Goodwill Industries of the Columbia
Location: Kennewick, WA
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