3rd shift Fork Lift Operator

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for transporting materials using a sit-down forklift within Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. The role requires strict adherence to all safety policies and the consistent use of personal protective equipment. Key duties include safeguarding company property and equipment, ensuring proper load handling, and maintaining operational safety of machinery. The operator will follow leadership directives, may be cross-trained to support various departments in the Retail Operations Center (ROC), and is responsible for complying with all safety rules, conducting pre-shift inspections, and following Lockout/Tagout procedures. Additional tasks involve manually transferring donated goods, loading and unloading merchandise containers, operating hydraulic lifts and pallet jacks, and performing general cleaning duties. Regular and consistent in-person attendance is mandatory. The role is expected to embody Goodwill's Core Values: Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Goodwill's overarching mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build stronger communities through career development, training, and education services.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Must have at least 6 months or more experience with a sit-down Forklift.
Ability to be trained and take direction.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

Responsibilities

Safeguards company property, including donated goods.
Reports any incidents of theft or misappropriation or unauthorized possession of company property.
Safeguards forklifts.
Responsible for clearing debris or material that will damage equipment.
Ensures proper load handling and that each machine is in working order to safely operate.
Takes direction from leadership with a positive attitude.
May be cross-trained to provide support to all departments in the Retail Operations Center (ROC), including processing donations.
Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with and appropriate safety equipment is used.
Immediately takes action and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.
Manually transfers donated goods from Gaylord (merchandise container).
Loads and unloads merchandise containers from trailers and straight trucks, ensuring safety at all times.
Operates hydraulic lift and/or pallet jack to move merchandise containers.
Performs pre-shift forklift and tipper machine inspection, to include fluid checks, safety precautions, etc.
Follows Lockout/Tagout procedure if equipment is deemed unsafe or inoperable and notifies leadership.
Performs visual inspection of contents and manually removes any breakable materials.
Sweeps and/or dusts daily.
Sweeps and mops floors, and washes walls around baling machines, as directed.
Must follow daily product placement plan schematic.
Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.