Equipment Operator Trainee - Salvage Baler

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a safety-sensitive position. The Equipment Operator Trainee participates in a training program lasting at least 90 days to learn safe operation of equipment, including baling machines used to produce bales for salvage or recycling vendors, and to transport materials using a sit-down forklift. The trainee must follow safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment at all times. After training, the employee must remain in good standing without workplace corrective action or performance-improvement infractions and complete 90 days of solo machine operation without safety incidents. With successful completion of the program and approval from the supervisor and leadership team, the trainee may become eligible for promotion to Equipment Operator. The role supports operations at the Retail Operations Center (ROC), including handling donated goods, operating and inspecting equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Regular and consistent in-person attendance is required. The starting pay is $15.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Possess a forklift certification certificate or be able to pass the company's Forklift Certification class.
Ability to be trained and take direction.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for the position.
Must successfully complete the training program and 90 days of solo machine operation without safety incidents, and remain in good standing without workplace corrective action or performance-improvement infractions to be considered for promotion.

Responsibilities

Safeguard company property, including donated goods, and report theft, misappropriation, or unauthorized possession.
Safeguard forklifts and baling machines by clearing potentially damaging debris or material, handling loads properly, and ensuring equipment is in working order before operation.
Take direction from leadership with a positive attitude.
May be cross-trained to support all ROC departments, including donation processing.
Follow and ensure compliance with safety rules, use appropriate safety equipment, and promptly act on or report unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
Manually transfer donated goods from merchandise containers (Gaylords) to the baling machine.
Operate the baling machine to compress goods into bales.
Safely load and unload merchandise containers from trailers and straight trucks.
Operate hydraulic lifts and/or pallet jacks to move merchandise containers.
Perform pre-shift forklift and tipper-machine inspections, including fluid checks and safety precautions; follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and notify leadership when equipment is unsafe or inoperable.
Visually inspect contents and manually remove breakable materials.
Sweep and/or dust daily; sweep and mop floors and wash walls around baling machines as directed.
Follow the daily product placement plan schematic.
Maintain regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Model Goodwill Core Values: Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.