About this role
Job Title: Material Handler I I
Location: 5100 Tice Street (Fort Myers , FL)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly
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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