Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified)

Goodwill Industries of Hawaii•Kahului, HI

22h

About The Position

At Goodwill, we do more than provide jobs — we create pathways to opportunity and dignity through the power of work. Our mission-driven culture sets us apart, and every role directly supports individuals in achieving self-sufficiency and success. When you join Goodwill, you're not just building a career — you're changing lives. So, join the Goodwill Hawaii family and help strengthen our community, one job at a time! SUMMARY The Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified) inspects donated items for defects and determines their appropriate outcome based on established quality standards. The responsibilities for Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified) include sorting, pricing, tagging, and preparing both textile and non-textile items for sale, recycling, or disposal. The Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified) position requires meeting daily production quotas while maintaining a low error rate, adhering to safety protocols, and being available to work on weekends.

Requirements

Current forklift certification (or ability to obtain one)
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
occasionally maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

Removes item from bins or carts for close inspection to determine if item is saleable.
Scans clothing/textile items for defects such as holes, rips, tears, misaligned or missing fasteners or trim, and variations in color of fabric for clothing items. Examines fabric for holes or stains. Sorts textiles to determine quality and price or if item goes to As-Is, bale, or dump if appropriate
For non-clothing items, scans items for defects such as cracks, rust, broken or missing pieces, stains, and if item is operational. Sort and price item accordingly. Cleans item as needed.
Hangs, tags, and prices textile and non-textile items.
Works at different work stations as production needs require or stocking as needs arises.
Must meet the following production standards:
Grade and sort 2.5 carts or 486 units per hour with an error rate of less than 5%.
Complete (sort, hang, tag) ½ of a rack of clothing per hour or complete (sort, price) 4 totes of non-textile items per hour.
Conducts work in a safe and responsible manner utilizing protective clothing and equipment and complies with safety standards.
Responsible for awareness of and adherence to all company and safety policies and procedures.