Material Handler

Description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is a Material Handler  to work at our Operations Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Do you love working in logistics, but are tired of the late nights, working every weekend, and inconsistent schedules? Are you a "people person" who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 county area in Northeast Indiana. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds.

Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer good benefits, great consistent rotating schedules that allow for work-life balance, the satisfaction of serving the community, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MATERIAL HANDLER

As a Material Handler at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you are an important part of our operations!

As a material handler, every day can be something a little different!  Working out of our Operations Center on Brooklyn Ave., you collect donations from the community and issue tax receipts.  You also get to hand sort and organize the donated goods to prepare for shipment to our area Goodwill Stores.  Additionally, there are days that you go with the driver and act as a "driver's helper". You will be assisting the driver with pick up and delivery between the stores, operations center and corporate office. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL DONATION SORTER (MATERIAL HANDLER)

• Ability to be on your feet
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally; and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to interact with the public.
• Dependable to work a schedule that includes weekend hours.

Are you reliable and trustworthy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full time position. Generally you can expect to be scheduled from 8AM-430PM. There are weekends hours assigned on a rotating basis.

We offer competitive wages and great full-time benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), holiday pay, paid time off (PTO), and store discounts. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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