Material Handler FT

JOB SUMMARY: Perform a variety of duties in the sorting and ransporting of donated
goods, which may include loading or off-loading items from trucks and trailers, performing
initial sort of textile and hard sort items, and transporting materials as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform a variety of duties in the sorting and ransporting of donated
goods, which may include loading or off-loading items from trucks and trailers, performing
initial sort of textile and hard sort items, and transporting materials as required.

SECONDARY DUTIES

Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQ’D: None.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. All aspects of the job may be learned on-the-job.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Basic math ability.

Use of material handling equipment and use of material handling techniques preferred (this may be learned on-the-job).

Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission and general Company policies and procedures (this may be learned on-the-job).

EQUIPMENT USED: Typical material handling equipment.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:

Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English. Ability to communicate in basic
Spanish may be acceptable, depending on location.
Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change, as it relates to work flow without loss of
efficiency.
Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.
Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely maneuver in/out of trucks/trailers,
walk up/down ramps and lift/stack donations.
Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co – workers.
Ability to meet and maintain established standards as communicated by supervisor.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance as outlined in Company policy.
Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability
to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

The work is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand, requiring little or no overtime to complete the work.

JOB SETTING

Work is performed on covered, but unenclosed dock area. The temperature and exposure
to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions. Dust and dirt is controlled by
daily cleaning of work area. There are occasional fumes from the trucks. There is occasional
handling of household toxic products received in donations. Work is completed
independently but in cooperation with whole department. There is occasional contact with
public who donate at the dock. The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day
depending on the amount of activity, equipment and vehicles in operation and radio
operation. Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, movable containers/racks) and
trucks may be operated in or near work area. The job includes occasionally walking on
uneven ground when going up and down ramps or stairs; otherwise, ground/work surface is
even.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The job requires consistent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Heavier items (51 lbs. or
more) will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the
required tasks.
Sufficient mobility is required to walk up/down ramps, climb in/out of trucks and walk on
uneven ground .

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion
of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.

SUPPLEMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting-Occasionally, 11-30% of the time

Walking-Regularly, 31-70% of the time

Standing-Regularly, 31-70% of the time

Bending/Stooping-Regularly, 31-70% of the time

Squatting/Kneeling-Occasionally, 11- 30% of the time

Twisting-None

Climbing-Rarely, 0-10% of the time

Pushing/Pulling-Regularly, 31-70% of the time

Lift/Carry-Frequently, 71-100%% of the time (10 lbs. or less)

Frequently, 71-100% of the time (11-25 lbs.)

Occasionally, 11-30 % of the time (26-50 lbs.)

Longest distance carried: 25 feet
Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.

Hand/Shoulder/Foot:
Simple grasping-Regularly, 31-70% of the time

Power grasping-Regularly, 31-70% of the time

Fine Manipulation-Occasionally, 11-30% of the time

Reaching at or above shoulder level-Occasionally, 11-30% of the time

Reaching at or below shoulder level-Occasionally, 11-30% of the time

Operate foot controls
Or repetitive foot movement-Occasionally, 11-30% of the time

Forklift, vehicles, hand trucks.

JOB MODIFICATION: The physical aspects of the position may be able to be modified, depending on the specific modification and the duration of the modification required.