Forklift Driver FT (N Oliver)
About The Position
The Forklift Driver supports Goodwill Industries of Kansas’s mission by assisting truck drivers with loading and unloading and moving materials into, out of, and around the warehouse. The role uses powered forklifts and may use pallet jacks to handle merchandise, contracts, bales, and other materials safely and without damage. The driver maintains warehouse organization and standards, keeps items in designated areas, assists with baler operations and deliveries or pickups as needed, and conducts weekly inventory. The position also includes inspecting the forklift at the beginning of each shift, completing the daily operator checklist, moving trash to the compactor, cleaning the dock area, reporting equipment malfunctions or damage, maintaining accurate records, and following safety, ethical, and confidentiality standards. The role involves working with people with disabilities and barriers to employment and supporting their goals. Shifts may extend beyond the originally scheduled time during busy periods or peak seasons.
Requirements
- One year of forklift operating experience with a good safe operating record.
- Ability to pass forklift training for certification.
Nice To Haves
- GED or high school diploma preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive a powered forklift to load and unload trucks; use a pallet jack when required.
- Move materials into, out of, and around the warehouse, stacking them safely in designated areas.
- Assist the baler operator as needed.
- Load and unload merchandise for store deliveries and contracts without damaging it.
- Load bale trucks as needed.
- Assist with special pickups and deliveries as required.
- Keep contracts and Gaylords in assigned areas and know warehouse item counts and placements.
- Conduct a weekly inventory.
- Inspect the forklift at the beginning of each shift and submit the daily operator checklist.
- Move trash to the compactor as needed and clean the dock area during the final 10 minutes of the workday.
- Follow safety policies, report violations, remain aware of surroundings, operate carefully, and promptly report damage.
- Report forklift and trailer malfunctions immediately.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Attend regularly scheduled transportation and warehouse meetings.
- Support Goodwill's mission, other departments, and accessibility for people with disabilities and barriers to employment.
- Keep trailers loaded or unloaded and ready for drivers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
