Fork Lift Operator-CDC

Goodwill of North Georgia•Chamblee, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential. You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org [http://goodwillng.org/]. As a Forklift Operator you will operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities. Responsible for processing, identifying, verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing property, equipment, and merchandise against bills of lading, invoice purchase orders, records and customers return authorizations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
One (1) year experience in operating a forklift.
Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift License.
Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset
Must have excellent organizational, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of OSHA Regulations
Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
The ability to push, pull, lift, up to 50lbs. with or without accommodations

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving items ordered by and directly for specific organizations at the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Verify that CDC is to receive the material by checking the acquisition documents.
Examine incoming shipments; reject damaged items and record shortages.
Notify the Material Coordinator of any discrepancies or damages found.
Report suspicious packages immediately to CDC Security.
Mark packages with appropriate delivery designation within CDC with a copy of the acquisition document or packing list attached.
Document package movement from receiving point to delivery point.
Identify and barcode all accountable property within one (1) day of receipt.
Scan item prior to placing on the truck for delivery and again at final destination.
Scan bar code excess items into warehouse location and physically inventory all equipment property and supplies at time of arrival.
Utilize a forklift or powered hand truck
Load/unload materials to/from vehicles and attach them in assigned locations.
Move excess property to designated area within two (2) business days of arrival.
Separate all excess into good condition, repairable condition and scrap condition as determined.
Relocate surplus property to designated area, arrange, and number in sequential lots in accordance to directions.
Locate and move materials to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
Pack, weigh, and label material for shipment as directed.
Identify safety hazards and correct them
Maintain machines, equipment, and electrical components.
Inspect Forklift or powered hand truck daily and maintain safety logs