Retail Material Handler P/T

Hourly Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.70

This position pays: $16.94/Hour

Why Work for Goodwill Southern New England?!

• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off
• And more depending on position!

SUMMARY

Responsible for the movement of materials at Goodwill Store or Outlet to include loading and unloading of trucks, assisting customers with donations and purchases, preparing donated goods for processing and display, and disposal of non-saleable goods and waste. Work under the direction of the Store Manager or Outlet Manager.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Will typically be required to work regular weekend (i.e. Saturday, Sunday), holiday and evening hours customary to the retail trade. Retail Material Handler may be cross-trained to perform duties of a Janitor, Retail Material Sorter and Sales Associate based on business necessity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Follow verbal instructions or read work orders to determine materials and containers to be moved.

Assist donors by carrying donated merchandise from their vehicle into the store; assist customers by carrying heavy/bulky purchases to their vehicle.

Sort, price and grade newly arrived goods.

Convey materials to and/or from storage or work areas to designated areas using hand truck, carts, pallet jack or straddle stacker.

May use equipment to handle, move and/or dispose of materials, i.e. trash compactor, tipping equipment.

Stock shelves, counters and tables.

Count, weigh and/or record number of units of material moved or handled and prepare inventory of stock, as required.

Assist in preparation of all shipping documentation for materials being shipped from premises. Ensure contents of crates are clearly labeled. Install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, when loading Goodwill trucks for pick-up/delivery. Install load bars as required.

Lift heavy objects by hand and maintain clean work area, machines and/or equipment.

Assist at designated retail outlets to sort, move or set up fixtures, move donated goods and other related duties as assigned.

Remove snow/ice from sidewalks and surrounding grounds to ensure a safe environment for staff, customers, visitors and clients at any Agency location, as assigned.

Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

SAFETY, SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTION

Ensure that customer drop-off and donation center is kept clean, organized and free of safety hazards along with adjacent production and processing areas.

Immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisor. Immediately report any suspicions or allegations of fraud to supervisor.