Dock Handler — Donations & Freight

Goodwill South Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Outlet in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Dock Helper to support daily dock operations, including loading and unloading trucks, receiving donations, and moving materials. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to OSHA procedures.

Responsibilities include sorting and transporting merchandise, maintaining clean dock areas, and assisting with salvage and trash handling. Prior warehouse experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience preferred in warehouse/dock operations but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, safety rules, labels, schedules, and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, trailers, containers, and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Receive, move, stage, and organize donations, salvage, trash, and other materials in dock/storage areas.
• Assist with sorting, separating, baling, and transporting merchandise as directed by management.
• Maintain dock area, backroom, and surrounding work areas clean, safe, organized, and hazard-free.
• Operate pallet jacks, carts, baling machines, and other approved equipment per safety procedures.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, spills, injuries, or hazards to management immediately.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Reading & instructions

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Pallet jack

Carts

Bail machine

Forklift (permits)

Balers

Job description

Goodwill Outlet in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Dock Helper to support daily dock operations, including loading and unloading trucks, receiving donations, and moving materials. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to OSHA procedures.

Responsibilities include sorting and transporting merchandise, maintaining clean dock areas, and assisting with salvage and trash handling. Prior warehouse experience is helpful but not required.