Salvage Forklift Operator

Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona•Van Buren, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvage Forklift Operator transports materials using a sit-down forklift and follows Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) safety policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment. The role supports safe handling of donated goods and merchandise containers at the Retail Operations Center (ROC), and may be cross-trained to support other departments, including donation processing. The position also involves operating related material-handling equipment, inspecting machinery, maintaining work areas, and following product-placement plans. Regular, consistent in-person attendance is required. The starting pay is $16.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 months of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
Ability to be trained and take direction.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Safeguard company property, donated goods, and forklifts; report theft, misappropriation, or unauthorized possession of company property.
Clear debris or material that could damage equipment and ensure proper load handling and safe, operational machinery.
Take direction from leadership with a positive attitude and, when needed, support other ROC departments, including donation processing.
Follow safety rules, use required safety equipment, and promptly address or report unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
Manually transfer donated goods from Gaylords and load and unload merchandise containers from trailers and straight trucks safely.
Operate a hydraulic lift and/or pallet jack to move merchandise containers.
Perform pre-shift forklift and tipper machine inspections, including fluid checks and safety precautions.
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and notify leadership if equipment is unsafe or inoperable.
Visually inspect contents and manually remove breakable materials.
Sweep and dust daily; sweep and mop floors and wash walls around baling machines as directed.
Follow the daily product-placement plan schematic.
Maintain regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Model Goodwill Core Values: Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.