EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi•Ocean Township, NJ

27d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating machinery safely and efficiently, transporting loads, preparing shipments, and maintaining a clean work area. This role requires adherence to all company policies and safety procedures, professional etiquette, and the ability to perform various physical tasks. The operator will also be responsible for performing safety checks on equipment, safeguarding company property, and maintaining logs. Regular attendance and flexibility in scheduling are essential.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
Ability to engage in prolonged standing, sitting, and repetitious duties.
Ability to engage in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights, weekends, and occasional long hours.
Must have valid driver's license in good standing.
Flexibility to cover other areas of Goodwill when needed.
Must be able to complete multiple tasks assigned within time frame set by supervisor.
Vision corrected to within normal limits.
Ability to work well in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Nice To Haves

Cross-train to operate baler, tipper, and other machinery.

Responsibilities

Operate all machinery in a safe and appropriate manner.
Drive forklift to transport a variety of loads and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, and around loaded pallets, carts, boxes, products, or materials, and transport load to designated area.
Track materials in work area and supply workers with materials as needed.
Prepare shipments for truck pickup and assist in loading/unloading trucks.
Dump trash container.
Cross-train to operate baler, tipper, and other machinery.
Perform safety checks on equipment.
Safeguard company property, including donated goods.
Report any incidents of theft or misappropriation of company property.
Keep work area and surrounding area neat, clean, and orderly.
Maintain daily work and machinery log as assigned.
Attend work regularly and adhere to attendance policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.