Forklift Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to build effective working relationships

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to load and 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

• Medical, Vision, and Dental (M/V/D) insurance coverage for employees.
• Coverage for you, with a portion of the employee premium paid by Goodwill.
• Dependent coverage is available, with the cost being the responsibility of the employee
• Accident & Life insurance options to ensure financial protection.
• 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
• Multiple avenues for career growth