Canton - Lead Dock Worker

Goodwill Industries Of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Stable work environment

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is hiring a Lead Dock Worker for the day shift in Canton, Ohio. This full-time role supports store operations and warehouse logistics by overseeing dock activities and ensuring donations are processed safely and efficiently.

The position requires tow motor certification, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to meet physical demands. Benefits include PTO, holidays, insurance, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Tow motor certification required.
• Safety-sensitive position with random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must meet physical demands including heavy lifting and long standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support dock area operations.
• Ensure proper placement and categorization of donated goods in the warehouse.
• Fill donation orders for Goodwill retail stores.
• Load deliveries onto trucks at the loading dock.
• Operate tow motor safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team leadership

Donations handling

Tools

Tow motor certification

Job description

Lead Dock Worker - Full-Time (Day Shift)

Canton, Ohio

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is hiring a Lead Dock Worker to join our team. This is a full-time, day shift position with an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to support Goodwill's mission in our community.

Why Join Goodwill?

We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off - 3 weeks per calendar year
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance at a fraction of the premium cost
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Stable, mission-driven work environment

Position Summary

The Lead Dock Worker is responsible for the daily operation of the dock area, ensuring donations are handled efficiently, safely, and accurately. This role plays a key part in supporting store operations and warehouse logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support dock area operations
• Ensure proper placement and categorization of donated goods in the warehouse
• Fill donation orders for Goodwill retail stores
• Load deliveries onto trucks at the loading dock
• Operate tow motor safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Basic Requirements

• Tow motor certification required
• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including:
  • Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping/bending, crouching/squatting
  • Bilateral reaching at all levels; handling, fingering, fine fingering, and simple grasping
  • Occasional sitting and kneeling
  • Frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.; occasional lifting/carrying 51-100 lbs.
  • Frequent pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. at varying distances
  • Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions
• Steel-toe footwear required
• Background check required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.