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Material Handler (#16 N. Oliver/Plant; Transportation)

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Job Description

Organization:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Material Handler to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission.

Values:

+ Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.

+ Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.

+ Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.

+ Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.

+ Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.

+ Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.

+ Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

Summary/Objective:

Unload and load trucks as needed. Take boxed store returns and loose salvage to the baler. Put salvage in baler and operate compression mechanism until salvage is properly compacted. Tie compressed bale with strand of wire. Sort salvage as needed. Work at dock as needed to process all materials.

Qualifications/Education:

GED or high school diploma or one year experience in a warehouse.

Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Strength:

+ Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 50 pounds. Not every day, but occasionally over 50 pounds.

+ Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Occasionally up to 20 pounds.

Benefits:

+ Medical and Prescription Plan - _available first of month following employment_

+ _Paytient_ Medical Assistance Plan - _available first of month following employment_

+ Dental Plan with Ortho Option - _available first of month following employment_

+ Vision Care Plan - _available first of month following employment_

+ Flexible Spending Accounts - _available first of month following employment_

+ Group Life and AD&D - _available first of month following employment_

+ 401(k) Plan - _available first of month following 90-days employment_

+ Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave - _accrual begins first day of employment_

+ Paid Volunteer Time Off - _8 hours per year_

+ Paid Holidays

+ Accident and Critical Illness

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Referral Bonus

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

+ 20% Discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas Stores

Job Location:

This position will work on site at:

3636 N. Oliver Ave., Wichita, KS 67220

Goodwill believes equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law, Goodwill will not discriminate unlawfully against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Opportunity is provided to employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

Department: Retail

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position