Material Handler Supervisor

Job Title: Material Handler Supervisor Department: Production FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Production Assistant Manager Supervises: Material Handlers Revised Date: July 1 2021 About Goodwill We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility. About the Position The Material Handler Supervisor is responsible for the flow of donated goods throughout the production area supporting the individual production areas with incoming material and removal of salvage and trash generating revenue to support the Mission of Seattle Rate: $23.97/hourEssential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Coordinate the efforts of the Dock and Staging staff with production areas transportation and the Production Manager. Maintain a good working relationship with other production departments. Write periodic performance reviews for all reporting personnel. Audit quality decisions of material moving to salvage and to the production floor. Maintain a clean work environment. Uphold safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; assist in safety training of employees; reports any potential hazards or accidents. Oversee baling of salvage textiles. Oversee scrap metal operation. Requisition production supplies as needed and maintain inventories on hand. Perform other duties as assigned. Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.* Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Goodwills policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Partner with People Relations as needed and Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act) To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalency preferred 1 year production or warehouse experience working knowledge of material handling practices Minimum 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience Must have familiarity with dock equipment lifting and handling techniques Ability to work and lead in a team environment Computer/Technology Skills: Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams). Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job. Certificates Licenses or Registrations: If applicable to job role: Seattle Goodwill Forklift certification optional must meet eligibility requirements. Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30 - 40 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp handle manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods frequent bending kneeling reaching stooping squatting pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs ramps uneven terrain). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable Mental/Sensory Abilities: Organizing sorting categorizing counting adding subtracting Problem Solving Communicating with the public Verbal and written communication skills Work Environment: Warehouse environment temperature varies exposure to dust. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties qualifications and job scope but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.