Forklift Driver/Laborer - Marketplace

Goodwill Industries of Orange County CA • Santa Ana, CA

16h

About The Position

To pick-up, move, distribute, and stage merchandise to support wholesale operations. Assists customers with their purchases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Six months prior relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak English well enough to receive simple working instructions, work with co-workers, communicate with customers, and answer simple questions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stages merchandise for the retail and wholesale auctions.
• Stocks the retail store with clothing, wares, hard goods, shoes, furniture and other merchandise.
• Collects all Santa Ana Store returns and disposes of their trash.
• Fills and compacts dumpsters and makes sure that the trash is free of televisions and monitors.
• Separates recyclables from the trash.
• Keeps fire lanes free from obstructions.
• Assists in training employees and program participants.
• Assists customers in a courteous manner by delivering their merchandise promptly, as well as maintaining the necessary number of empty trash containers for their use.
• Checks forklift to ensure that it is in proper, safe working order.
• Receives work and safety instructions and answers questions.
• Communicates with management, co-workers, program participants, and the public.
• Works overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Safeguards company property, including donated goods.
• Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property.
• Acts safely at all times, following all safety rules and regulations.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork.
• Assists and shares knowledge and information with other employees as needed.
• Uses good interpersonal skills such as courtesy, sensitivity, politeness, and thoughtfulness.
• Works with, trains, and/or acts as a good example for program participants receiving training at Goodwill.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees