Material Handler/New Goods

JOB SUMMARY:

Proper handling of materials and new goods. Safe and efficient operation of warehouse equipment such as manual hand jacks, electrical hand jacks and forklifts. Reviewing store order reports and fulfilling all new goods requests. Loading trailers with any/all store merchandising items such as sizing tags, barbs etc. Always maintain a professional and courteous attitude. Flexibility to assume new job responsibilities as needed. Commitment to improvement and team building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loads and unloads materials from all trailers/trucks
• Responsible for receiving and inventory of all new goods arriving at the warehouse
• Put new goods merchandise away in the designated location
• Pick, pack and shrink wrap all out bound store new goods orders
• Report any discrepancies to the New Goods Manager
• Safe operation of warehouse equipment including manual hand jacks, electrical hand jacks and forklifts; Responsible for maintenance and proper storage of equipment; Report and document accidents according to procedures
• Maintains new goods section in an orderly fashion. Separates and stacks like products together
• Daily review of the staple order form to determine what gets sent to each retail store
• Additional duties as assigned and may from time to time assist with other warehouse operations at the request of the Director of Operations

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education (GED) preferred
• 3 months of related warehouse experience preferred

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:

• NA

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Active forklift operator's certification or earned within 30 days of hire

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence; Ability to write simple correspondence; Ability to communicate information orally; Ability to hear
• Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction skills,
• Some computer skills, e-mail, access reports, track inventory
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram from
• Knowledge and understanding to operate machinery and other warehouse equipment

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, and short-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 2 weeks' vacation, 10 days sick per year
• 10 holidays and 2 floating holidays for Admin and Workforce Development, 9 holidays and 4 floating holidays for Retail per year, holidays for the Contracts division is determined according to the government schedule in effect for those locations
• Tuition reimbursement up to 75% of tuition costs and 100% of fees
• 401(k) and 403(b) annual employer contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement, up to $60 quarterly
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling and referral services
• Credit Union membership at MECU and SECU
• 25% Store Discount

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary

Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and files. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons

Light

Lifting up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Medium

Lifting up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Heavy

Lifting up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel is defined as travel to all areas within Goodwill's territory (Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, Baltimore City and the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland). In some cases, long-distance travel, including overnights may be required but is typically planned in advance. In some cases, travel may be unplanned. For positions requiring travel, employees must have access to their own transportation.

None

Up to 25% of working time

Up to 50% of working time

Up to 75% of working time

More than 75% of working time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Limited

General office environment where the employee is infrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles or outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually quiet.

Moderate

Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

High

Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. The noise level is usually loud.