Job Description
Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future. It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!
Operate at the Highest Level. Drive Precision. Make an Impact Every Day.
Goodwill Southern California is hiring Material Handler IV team members to support our mission of transforming lives through the power of work. In this advanced role, you’ll operate specialized equipment, manage inventory within racking systems, and support high-level material flow across the supply chain.
What You’ll Do:
• Operate a stand-up high-reach forklift to place and retrieve palletized goods within racking systems safely and accurately.
• Load and unload commodity bales into vendor containers, supporting outbound shipments and aftermarket sales.
• Prepare and manage Bills of Lading (BOLs), ensuring accurate and compliant documentation.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stack, and transport palletized goods, MUTs (Mobile Unit Transport containers), and materials.
• Load and unload trailers and vendor vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate material handling equipment such as tippers, stackers, conveyors, pallet jacks, and compactors.
• Stack and organize materials, including palletized goods and Gaylords, ensuring stability and proper storage.
• Ensure MUTs and Blue Bins are properly labeled, clean, and operationally ready.
• Sort and manage recyclables in accordance with company standards.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading operations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, maintain certifications, and use required PPE at all times.
• Support overall production, safety, and operational performance goals.
What You Bring:
• Proven ability to perform Material Handler III responsibilities.
• Certification to operate both sit-down and stand-up (high-reach) forklifts, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Experience working with racking systems and high-reach equipment.
• Experience loading and unloading commodity bales and palletized goods.
• Experience creating and managing Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and material flow.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and operational detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions consistently.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work with moderate supervision.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Commitment to Goodwill’s mission and RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence).
What’s in it for you:
• Hourly Rate: $18.40
• Discount at Goodwill SoCal retail locations
• Goodwill Perks: Discounts on dining, retail, theme parks, and movies
• Employee Assistance Program: Mental and physical wellness, financial and legal resources, and career and education support
Full-time Positions are eligible for:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account - FSA
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
Operate at the highest level. Join Goodwill SoCal and help drive the systems, precision, and performance that move goods—and opportunities—forward every day.
Goodwill Industries in Southern California is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Goodwill gives preferential consideration to persons with barriers to employment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Goodwill is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees.
Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities
In furtherance of our commitment to end discrimination against qualified disabled individuals, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all regulations properly issued thereunder to protect the rights of qualified disabled persons, it is Goodwill's policy that no program or activity administered by it shall exclude from participation, deny benefits to or subject to discrimination any individual solely by reason of his or her disability. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to qualified disabled persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. We further affirm that we will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified disabled employee or applicant.
It is the policy of Goodwill to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance for accommodations to interview because of a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department.
Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a disability.
