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Our Philosophy: Work is the Cornerstone of Life At Goodwill, we believe that the opportunity to work can - and does - change a person’s life. A job offers the independence that comes with a paycheck, increases self-esteem, and breaks the cycle of poverty. It’s a philosophy that we have been following in North Florida since 1940, when our local organization was founded as one of a growing number of independent non-profit affiliates of what is now Goodwill Industries International. Today, Goodwill Industries is the nation’s largest private provider of training and employment services for people with disabilities and special needs. And our local organization has grown into one of Goodwill’s top performers in placing people into employment. Goodwill of Industries of North Florida is currently looking for a Warehouse Material Handler. As a Warehouse Material Handler you will be responsible for loading, unloading, processing/sorting donated materials in a warehouse environment. Must be available to work flexible hours. Required Skills: • Loads and unloads trucks of merchandise of all types from bags of clothing to furniture. • Processes incoming merchandise and outgoing merchandise. • Separates trash from saleable and salvage items. • Processes trash into compactors including furniture compactor. • Performs housekeeping duties in the warehouse keeping warehouse clean. • Safely operates trash baling machine, clothing baling machine, and trash compactor. • Determines proper time frames for processing materials • Ties finished bales and assists in the removal of materials from baling machine with forklift. • May operate forklift, appliance truck, platform truck, utility truck. • May be assigned daily routes with drivers to assist with home pickups. • Provides good customer service. Required Experience: • Education: High School or GED preferred • Experience: No experience required / 1-2 years experience preferred • Excellent communication skills. • Energy and enthusiasm to help others. • An openness to learn and be a team player. • An excitement for a career in retail. • Be able to perform basic skills on the register & computer. • Must be able to read and comprehend. • Must be able to do basic math calculations using a calculator. Physical Requirements • Standing • Walking • Lifting (Up to 50lbs) • Carrying (Up to 50lbs) • Kneeling • Pushing/Pulling • Bending/Stooping • Reaching • Turning • Repetitive Motions Skill Requirements • Respectful customer relationships • Operation of point of sale/inventory software • Reasoning and logic • Maintain records • Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Goodwill Industries of North Florida is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, handicap or veteran status. Important Note Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone, e-mail, or in person. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time. Our Philosophy: Work is the Cornerstone of Life At Goodwill, we believe that the opportunity to work can - and does - change a person’s life. A job offers the independence that comes with a paycheck, increases self-esteem, and breaks the cycle of poverty. It’s a philosophy that we have been following in North Florida since 1940, when our local organization was founded as one of a growing number of independent non-profit affiliates of what is now Goodwill Industries International. Today, Goodwill Industries is the nation’s largest private provider of training and employment services for people with disabilities and special needs. And our local organization has grown into one of Goodwill’s top performers in placing people into employment. Goodwill of Industries of North Florida is currently looking for a Warehouse Material Handler. As a Warehouse Material Handler you will be responsible for loading, unloading, processing/sorting donated materials in a warehouse environment. Must be available to work flexible hours. Required Skills: • Loads and unloads trucks of merchandise of all types from bags of clothing to furniture. • Processes incoming merchandise and outgoing merchandise. • Separates trash from saleable and salvage items. • Processes trash into compactors including furniture compactor. • Performs housekeeping duties in the warehouse keeping warehouse clean. • Safely operates trash baling machine, clothing baling machine, and trash compactor. • Determines proper time frames for processing materials • Ties finished bales and assists in the removal of materials from baling machine with forklift. • May operate forklift, appliance truck, platform truck, utility truck. • May be assigned daily routes with drivers to assist with home pickups. • Provides good customer service. Required Experience: • Education: High School or GED preferred • Experience: No experience required / 1-2 years experience preferred • Excellent communication skills. • Energy and enthusiasm to help others. • An openness to learn and be a team player. • An excitement for a career in retail. • Be able to perform basic skills on the register & computer. • Must be able to read and comprehend. • Must be able to do basic math calculations using a calculator. Physical Requirements • Standing • Walking • Lifting (Up to 50lbs) • Carrying (Up to 50lbs) • Kneeling • Pushing/Pulling • Bending/Stooping • Reaching • Turning • Repetitive Motions Skill Requirements • Respectful customer relationships • Operation of point of sale/inventory software • Reasoning and logic • Maintain records • Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Goodwill Industries of North Florida is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, handicap or veteran status. Important Note Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone, e-mail, or in person. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time.