Forklift Driver II

Responsibility Level: Responsible for the efficient movement, organization, and warehousing of product in accordance with Goodwill Process Standards. Meets customer needs and achieves established quality control standards while keeping equipment in good working order and assuring a safe work environment. Is self-directed and requires minimal daily supervision.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meets or exceeds established standards.
• Performs training, at the direction of supervision, to all employees ensuring good practices are understood and applied.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and is self-directed in workload.
• Works with supervisor/lead to ensure work is at a steady pace.
• Maintains organization of assigned area contributing to an efficient workflow.
• Follows defined processes for protection and usage of high-value company assets including transportation fleet, forklifts, balers, and other equipment.
• Maintains inventory control processes (First In First Out).
• Contributes to continuous improvement by suggesting improvements in material flow, job tasks, and maintenance of equipment (forklifts, balers, etc.).
• Communicates supply needs to management.
• Ensures accuracy of incoming and outgoing material.
• Secures freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Meets assigned productivity goals by utilizing best practices.
• Completes logs and reports as directed.
• Maintains organization and supply of operating materials.
• Operates equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, including the use of protective equipment.
• Maintains accurate production records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work a varied schedule and have flexible hours.
• Forklift usage up to 85% of the day.
• Prior work experience must include roles with forklift usage up to 50% of the day.
• Experience working with machinery preferred, but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between Goodwill locations during shift, as needed.
• 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. Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Additional benefits may vary depending on factors such as full or part-time status, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.