Application Deadline: 3/23/2026

We are looking for a hard-working team member to fill our new Material Handler / Book Processing role at the Platte River Warehouse. In this role, you will retrieve and process books utilizing the new large book processing machine following Goodwill material handling procedures and guidelines. Platte Warehouse is located at the crossroads Dartmouth and Platte River Drive in Englewood, Colorado. Previous material handling, book processing, shipping and/or receiving experience may be helpful in this role. If you’re ready to be a part of a new team, apply TODAY! Candidates must be able to do the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.

OBJECTIVE:

The Material Handler / Book Processor will primarily work in a production environment retrieving and processing books utilizing the book processing machine following Goodwill material handling procedures and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous material handling, processing, moving or shipping and/or receiving experience helpful.

• Able and willing to obtain certification on pallet jack, forklift, hand dolly or other equipment to safely operate equipment.

• High attention to detail and ability to make decisions.

• Able to work a varied schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays with overtime as necessary.

• Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff and peers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• The book processors obtain books to be processing from appropriate station, flip the book over to show the ISBN number, and place properly on the conveyor for quality book scanning.

• Move sorted books or media from the sorting station into staging area using pallet jack, forklift, hand dolly or other equipment or tools.

• Move and store donated products.

• Move books or media to appropriate sorting stations.

• Exchange storage unit to be ready for continued sorting.

• Maintain and Operate book processing machine to include machine maintenance, adjustments and taking note of any repairs needed.

• Follow proper safety and maintenance procedures to maintain, upkeep and unjam book processing machine.

• Prepare materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team.

• The material comes down a conveyor moving, placing and guiding books and media materials primarily using the book scanning machine. following Goodwill’s material handling procedures and guidelines.

• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with so that there is no lapse of work to minimize down time.

• Ensure that the warehouse and storage areas are well organized, stocked and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner.

• Prepare items for shipment and track product that is both shipped as well as received by the Retail Center docks.

• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers and fellow employees.

• Cross-train in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION

Minimum Pay starts at $19.29 Per hour.
Based on eligibility requirements, Full Time Associates may participate in Medical, Dental and Vision plans and company paid benefits such as Long Term Disability, Life & ADD, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b Retirement and more. Additional benefits include Vacation and Sick accrual, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays and different types of leave.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Candidates offered this position will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which could include: a background check, drug test, reference check, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, and/or MVR (if applicable, based on position). In addition, certain positions will require repeated screening processes, and your employment with Goodwill of Colorado will remain contingent upon the results of any continued screening processes.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Associate, Material Handler Book Processor

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - FREQUENTLY

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