Cleveland - Lead Dock Worker

goodwillgoodskills; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Stable, mission-driven work

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is hiring a Lead Dock Worker to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This full-time, day shift role supports store operations and warehouse logistics while ensuring donations are handled efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include overseeing dock operations, organizing donated goods, fulfilling donation orders, loading trucks, and safely operating a tow motor. Physical demands and safety checks are integral to daily work.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid tow motor certification.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.
• Must meet physical demands including frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 100 lbs.

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.

Skills

Tow motor certification

Tools

Forklift (Tow Motor)

Job description

Lead Dock Worker - Full-Time (Day Shift)

Cleveland, 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.