EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi; Ocean Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi in Ocean Township, NJ seeks a warehouse associate for the Ocean Store and Salvage location. The role involves operating forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining safe, efficient work practices.

You must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, follow safety procedures, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for nights/weekends, valid driver’s license, and willingness to cross-train on different machinery are

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Able to stand, sit, and perform repetitious tasks.
• Able to bend, stoop, and stretch as needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Willing to cover other Goodwill areas when needed.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks within supervisor's time frame.
• Vision within normal limits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures. Must possess professional etiquette.
• Operate forklift to transport a variety of loads. Control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Prepare shipments for truck pickup. Assist in loading/unloading trucks.
• Cross-trains to operate baler, tipper, and other machinery.
• Perform safety checks on equipment. Safeguard company property.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain daily work and machinery log as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required. Must adhere to attendance policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Prolonged standing

Lifting 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Stress tolerance

Job description

Job Location: Ocean Store and Salvage - Ocean Twp, NJ

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00Hourly

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures. Must possess professional etiquette.


• Operate all machinery in a safe and appropriate manner. Including, but not limited to: a. Drives forklift to transport a variety of loads. Controls movement of lifting apparatus b. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, and around loaded pallets, carts, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area c.Tracks materials in work area, and supplies workers with materials as needed d. Prepares shipments for truck pickup. Assists in loading/unloading trucks e. Dumps trash container.


• Cross-trains to operate baler, tipper, and other machinery.


• Perform safety checks on equipment. Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or misappropriation of company property.


• Keep work area and surrounding area neat, clean, and orderly.


• Maintain daily work and machinery log as assigned.


• Regular attendance is required. Must adhere to attendance policies and procedures.


• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.


• Ability to engage in prolonged standing, sitting, and repetitious duties.


• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.


• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights, weekends, and occasional long hours.


• Must have valid drivers license in good standing.


• Flexibility to cover other areas of Goodwill when needed.


• Must be able to complete multiple tasks assigned within time frame set by supervisor.


• Vision corrected to within normal limits.


• Ability to work well in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.