Material Handler II - Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc

Our Mission: Providing people the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.

Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognize...

Competencies

Adaptability Managing Conflict Stress Tolerance

Communication Tenacity Urgency

Education, Experience and Credentials

Requires certification as a forklift driver

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires basic math skills.

Requires ability to analyze a situation, recognize potential issues before they arise and recommend appropriate solutions.

Demonstrates the ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days.

Conveys information clearly through verbal communication.

Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.

Interacts with people in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Requires knowledge of and ability to follow all LLGI policies and procedures.

Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations.

Demonstrates professionalism.

Conveys information clearly through verbal communication.

Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters

Requires ability to interact with individuals in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality

Promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization

Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population.

Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI

Works independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere

Requires ability to demonstrate professionalism

Physical Requirements

Lifts or moves up to fifty (50) pounds of clothing and house wares safely on and off retail shelving fixtures up to ten (10) feet high, clothing racks four (4) feet high, and z-racks six (6) feet high.

Requires ability to stand for extended periods.

Requires ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Pushes and pulls z-racks holding up to one-hundred (100) pieces of clothing and weighing a minimum of 150 pounds.

Bends and reaches into gaylords five (5) feet high to remove clothing and house wares.

Requires ability to use pallet jack with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds safely.

Requires ability to perform a combination of tasks such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects.

Requires visual and hearing ability sufficient to power equipment in a safe manner.

Environmental Conditions

Works in a light industrial/warehouse environment with exposure to heat and cold

Subject to exposure to allergens including dirt, dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hair

Requires visual acuity to work in an environment with changing and/or low light levels.

Tools and Equipment

Forklift, trailers, baler, bale carts, lift table, pallet jack, stacker, scales, compactor, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z-racks, 2 wheel dollies (hand truck), 4 wheel flat carts, material lifts, furniture dollies, trash bin/can, trash dumpster, personal protective equipment, basic tools of the assigned work area, phone / two way radio, computer, fax, photocopier, mops, mop buckets, brooms, dust pans, vacuums, cleaning solvents.

Regular Contacts

LLGI Staff Volunteers/ Community Service Workers Transport Company

Vendors/ Suppliers Donors/Customers