Equipment Operator

Goodwill of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Equipment Operator to transport and process merchandise. The role involves ensuring that daily operations meet production goals while operating various equipment in a dynamic warehouse environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and demonstrate integrity and teamwork in their interactions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with pallet trucks is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Move bales and salvage merchandise within the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks/deliveries as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Integrity

Ability to follow instructions

Repetitive work capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet trucks

Hand trucks

Job description

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Job Summary: To transport and process donated, purchased merchandise, salvage or recycle goods for preparation, sale, recycle, or trash to meet preset production and sales goals. Responsibilities include handling daily operations such as processing, making bales, loading/unloading trucks, and operating compressor machines, compactors, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, and dollies. The role requires adherence to Goodwill of Southern Nevada's core values.

Supervision: The Equipment Operator reports to Leaders of Operations, Support Manager of Operations, and Senior Manager of Operations. This position does not supervise others.

Responsibilities include:

• Moving bales and salvage merchandise within the warehouse.
• Ensuring daily operations meet production and sales goals.
• Loading and unloading trucks/deliveries as needed.
• Assisting with donations by verifying criteria, helping donors, and providing receipts.
• Following all safety, asset protection, and team policies.
• Operating safely equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Maintaining a clean work area and assisting in various warehouse tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations.

The Baler/Tipper/Trash Station responsibilities include:

• Inspecting and maintaining baler/trash compactor operation.
• Recording production data and reporting to supervisors.
• Ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.
• Moving and sorting merchandise and bales as directed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive work at a set pace.
• Learning capability within the first 30 days.
• Experience with pallet trucks or hand trucks is a plus.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• No disqualifying criminal history within the past 7 years.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Fluency in English; bilingual is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Factors: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push/pull carts up to 100 pounds, and work in dusty, animal-hair environments, mostly standing and walking, with exposure to varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Production
• Industry: Manufacturing