Forklift & Baler Operator at Colerain
About The Position
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is hiring a Forklift & Baler Operator to support its warehouse team in processing donated goods. The role moves products from designated areas of the facility or warehouse to appropriate locations and operates and maintains machinery used to compress and bale textiles and other materials. The operator ensures items are received by the baler, whether loaded by conveyor or by hand. This is a safety-sensitive, substance-free role requiring a high level of responsibility and attention to detail. Employees must comply with the substance-free policy, which has zero tolerance for substance use or impairment. Applicants must pass a drug test and random testing; a previous conviction for dangerous or violent crimes excludes applicants. The position is full-time, pays $16.00 per hour, and is scheduled either 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Overtime may be required on nights and weekends.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to pass a drug test and submit to random testing.
- Must comply with the substance-free policy; substance use or impairment is not permitted.
- Previous convictions for dangerous or violent crimes exclude applicants.
- Basic math skills and general knowledge of a forklift.
- Must be able to complete forklift training.
- Frequently push, pull, and lift items weighing over 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous forklift experience preferred; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory, track seasonal inventory, and report to the soft lines manager.
- Move products into and out of inventory as needed.
- Move completed bales to storage or load them onto a trailer or container.
- Provide empty gaylords as requested.
- Load and unload recycling trailers.
- Weigh bales and recyclable products.
- Compress textiles and other recyclable materials using the baler control button as needed.
- Correctly tie off completed bales.
- Place a bale on the floor using the bale tipper when needed.
- Complete daily AM and PM checks and record the temperature on the checklist.
- Perform daily housekeeping in the general area and on the baler.
- Notify the supervisor when bale wire or other materials need to be reordered.
- Assist in processing textiles by hand loading or using the conveyor.
- Provide backup to bale operators.
- Assist in training other forklift operators.
- Complete forklift training.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- 403(b) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts when shopping at company stores
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
