Dock Operations Associate (Load & Move Goods)

Goodwill South Florida; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a Dock Helper at the Miami facility to support daily dock operations, receiving and unloading donations, staging items, and keeping the area organized and safe.

You will operate pallet jacks and other equipment with proper permit, assist with salvage and trash handling, follow supervisor instructions, and report hazards. This role requires basic reading skills and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Basic reading comprehension of simple instructions, safety rules and schedules.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and complete tasks safely.
• Experience in warehouse, dock, or donation processing preferred but not required.

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, baling machines, carts, containers, and other movement equipment per safety procedures.
• Forklift operation allowed only with valid permit and authorization.
• Follow supervisor instructions regarding dock workflow, truck schedules, donation flow, and material movement.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, spills, injuries, or hazards to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Distribution Center Manager or management team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Dependability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Following directions

Customer service

Quality of work

Education

Minimum education: less than high school / up to 1 month experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Baling machine

Carts

Forklift

Job description

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a Dock Helper at the Miami facility to support daily dock operations, receiving and unloading donations, staging items, and keeping the area organized and safe.

You will operate pallet jacks and other equipment with proper permit, assist with salvage and trash handling, follow supervisor instructions, and report hazards. This role requires basic reading skills and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.