Forklift Driver

Responsible for the efficient movement, organization, and warehousing of product in accordance with Goodwill Process Standards. Meet customer needs and achieve established quality control standards. Keep equipment in good working order while assuring a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization of assigned area contributing to an efficient workflow.
• Follow defined processes for protection and usage of high-value company assets including transportation fleet, forklifts, balers, and other equipment.
• Increase familiarity with equipment while gaining knowledge and confidence.
• Maintain inventory control processes (First In First Out).
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting improvements in material flow, job tasks, and maintenance of equipment (forklifts, balers, etc.) to management.
• Communicate supply needs to management.
• Ensure accuracy of incoming and outgoing material.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Meet assigned productivity goals by utilizing best practices.
• Complete logs and reports as directed.
• Maintain organization and supply of operating materials.
• Operate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, including the use of protective equipment.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work a varied schedule and have flexible hours.
• Forklift usage up to 85% of the day.
• Experience working with machinery preferred, but not required.
• Previous forklift experience desired.
• Able to complete and retain forklift certification.

Core Competencies

• Maintain safety and quality guidelines.
• Prioritize multiple work assignments and competing priorities.
• Consistently provide the highest levels of customer service by meeting Retail standards/expectations and Goodwill’s Values.
• Communicate to customers, donors, employees, and visitors in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Follow established security procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of business results.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Able to stand or be stationary for eight or more hours.
• Able to lift 75 pounds and push and/or pull cages weighing 600 pounds.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Small finger dexterity for some functions.
• Able to observe and remove materials to meet production and quality standards.
• Able to hear and respond to warning signals and/or alarms.
• Able to work in an environment that includes varying temperatures, dust, handling of unwashed clothing, and loud noise.

Pay

When determining placement within the salary range for this position, Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands, and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan (participation does not guarantee payment and is subject to plan terms).

The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part-time status, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.