Forklift Driver - Retail - FT
About The Position
Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life. To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible. Right now our Olympia, WA store is seeking a Full Time Forklift Driver! Hourly Rate: $17.13 per hour Position Summary: The Forklift Driver is responsible for safe and effective forklift operation.
Requirements
- This position requires the passing of a drug screen.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1-3 months of related experience and/or training.
- Exceptional analytical, judgment, decision-making and communications skills
- Superior coaching, leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build understanding and consensus
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and average.
- Ability to navigate through multiple program screens and easily use a computer, keyboard, mouse, 10-key and touchscreen.
- Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of a Forklift Driver.
- Must pass JJ Keller Forklift certification test with 80% or higher. Certification includes in-house training along with a verbal test conducted by a Goodwill Certifier.
- Self-motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can-do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Operates forklift to load/unload product onto trailers and trucks
- Stacks items onto pallets of various heights
- Receives and distributes products using a forklift
- Assists the production department
- Maintain forklift safety standards set by Goodwill.
- Maintains receiving and delivery logs with integrity and accuracy.
Benefits
- M/V/D & Life Insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation (1-4 Years: 80 hours annually)
- 10 paid Holidays annually
- 8 days prorated sick leave annually
- Access to Childcare Benefits through Upwards
- Parental leave covered by sick/vacation hours
- All employees receive merchandise discounts
- We strongly believe in promoting from within, and have multiple avenues for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
