Operations Straight Truck Driver Generalist - Colorado Springs Warehouse

About the role

The Generalist, Operations Straight Truck Driver will be a subject matter expert in outlet, salvage, and warehouse operations and cross-trained in all areas for coverage. This role will primarily work in an assigned production and/or warehousing environment, operating heavy equipment to move, store and retrieve donated products following Goodwill's warehousing and material handling procedures and guidelines. This role may occasionally be in contact with customers and will be responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers in a welcoming manner and responding timely and professionally to customer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Use and become certified on compactor, baler, forklift, hand dolly, pallet jack, or other equipment/tools to effectively move, store, and retrieve donated product
• Act as a trainer for forklift certifications for other team members
• Sort recyclable materials, based on type, into their proper bins
• Ensure that all trucks and trailers are loaded, unloaded, and staged
• Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with; be proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team
• Ensure that the warehouse and trailers are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure items are stored efficiently
• Prepare items for shipment and track products that are both shipped and/or received by the Warehouse docks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with department and organization policies and procedures so that there is no lapse of work to minimize down time
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees
• Act as back-up for other areas as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Use forklift and other equipment to load bale trucks, OTRs, and/or assist with more complicated tasks or projects as needed (Recycling and Salvage)
• Allocate and organize inventory space and complete appropriate paperwork as needed (Recycling and Salvage)
• Coordinate with appropriate vendors to ensure all compactors, recycle bins, and containers are maintained and scheduled properly (Recycling and Salvage)
• Use forklift and other equipment to assist with more complicated tasks or projects as needed (Warehouse)
• May fill-in as a Straight Truck Driver (Box Truck) as needed (Warehouse)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Demonstrated ability as a Goodwill Material Handler - Operations or equivalent Goodwill position/experience is required
• Able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification to safely operate equipment
• Ability to operate hydraulic baler and forklift
• Ability to be forklift certified
• Demonstrate ability to safely operate a baler and other equipment
• Able to follow outlet and warehousing processes and guidelines
• Demonstrate ability to lift up to 45lbs unassisted and up to 75lbs with assistance from a dolly or pallet jack as required
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to eight (8) hours per day
• Have effective communication skills with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers
• Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary
• Within Warehouse operations the incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business operating a Straight Truck Driver (Box Truck) as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation), 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services, or 25 years of age for CDL per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements
• Will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check
• Must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five years)
• Must have valid Colorado State driver license
• Must be able to operate company vehicle and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation
• If using personal vehicle for company business, must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition

Pay

$18.50 - $19.00/hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday from 7am - 3:30pm

Benefits

• Daily Pay – work today, get paid today (voluntary benefit through DailyPay)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings (Full-Time employees in Retail, Sales/Operations)
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to retirement plan (must be 18 years of age to participate)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer