Material Handler II

Job Title: Material Handler I I

Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a skilled Material Handler II to support plant operations by overseeing the movement, sorting, and loading of donated materials while providing guidance to Material Handler I team member s. This role plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow throughout the facility, ensuring materials are handled safely and accurately according to Kaizen standards. The ideal candidate brings warehouse experience , confidence in directing others, and the ability to support multiple operational areas to help advance Goodwill's mission in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move, load, and unload raw donated materials, salvage commodities, trash, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring all items are placed in their designated plant locations.

• Follow Kaizen guidelines and 5 ‑ minute drills to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all material ‑ handling processes.

• Lead assigned operational areas by providing direction, task assignments, and support to Material Handler I employees.

• Assist in salvage sorting operations and cross ‑ train to support additional plant roles as needed.

• Deliver professional and courteous service to stores, administrative teams, vendors, and donors while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of one to two years of experience in warehouse operations.

• One to two years of experience loading 53', 48' containers and box trucks.

• One year supervisory experience .

• Previous forklift experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).

• Capable of see ing and recognizing colors.

• Ability to stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull and move items ; lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds .

• Comfortable with standing for long periods of time and the possibility of occasionally working where temperatures and climate can fluctuate .

Why Goodwill?

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization

• Collaborative leadership team

• Opportunity to impact and change lives across Southwest Florida

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts

• Tuition reimbursement