Salvage Lead Equipment Operator

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates equipment, including baling machines, to produce bales for sale to salvage or recycling vendors and transports materials using a sit-down forklift for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. The position follows safety policies and uses required personal protective equipment. It also assists leadership with training and mentoring other Equipment Operators, communicates daily goals, and helps ensure operators work safely and at an appropriate pace.

The role includes moving donated goods into baling machines, operating baling and material-handling equipment, inspecting equipment, and maintaining clean work areas. Employees may be cross-trained to support other Retail Operations Center departments, including donation processing. Regular and consistent in-person attendance is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Forklift Certification Certificate.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Ability to be trained, train others, and take direction.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard company property, including donated goods, and report theft, misappropriation, or unauthorized possession.
• Safeguard forklifts and bale machines, clear debris that could damage equipment, handle loads properly, and ensure machines are in working order.
• Take direction from leadership with a positive attitude.
• May be cross-trained to support all Retail Operations Center departments, including donation processing.
• Follow safety rules, use appropriate safety equipment, and act on or report unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Manually transfer donated goods from merchandise containers (Gaylords) to baling machines.
• Operate baling machines to compress goods into bales.
• Load and unload merchandise containers from trailers and straight trucks safely.
• Operate hydraulic lifts and/or pallet jacks 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/or dust daily; sweep and mop floors and wash walls around baling machines as directed.
• Follow the daily product placement plan schematic.
• Assist leadership in training and mentoring other Equipment Operators.
• Ensure Equipment Operators work safely and at an appropriate pace by communicating daily goals.
• Maintain regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Model Goodwill Core Values: Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three medical plans.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Three dental plans.
• Vision plan.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• No-cost career development, training, and education services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED