Equipment Operator, Full-time

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accidental insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids in Michigan is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our team. The role focuses on processing materials, inspecting packaging, and meeting customer specifications while maintaining safety and efficiency in our operations.

We offer generous benefits including paid vacation, professional development, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match after six months, comprehensive insurance, and employee discounts at our retail stores.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Solid mathematical skills are required.
• Some managerial and retail sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Process materials, perform inspections, and ensure packaging meets customer specs.
• Complete forms promptly and keep documents organized.
• Meet established production goals on a regular basis.
• Ensure safety compliance for aftermarket operations.
• Follow procedures and operate equipment as required (hi-lo, balers, dumpers, etc.).

Skills

Mathematical skills

Valid Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Interested in an employer that is interested in you?

At Goodwill we offer:

• Up to 20 paid vacation days in the first year
• Professional development services, personal support services
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with employer match after six months
• Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and Accidental insurances available
• 20% discount at the greater Grand Rapids retail stores
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we believe we are better together!

The Equipment Operator position starts at $14.00.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct materials are processed, perform inspections, and ensure that packaging procedures and final products meet the specifications of the customer.
• Completes all forms and documents in a timely manner and maintains documents in an organized fashion for easy retrieval.
• Ensure that established production goals are strived for and met on a regular basis.
• Responsible for ensuring safety compliance for aftermarket operations.
• Assist in the establishment and execution of process improvements and department goals.
• Follow directions, procedures and work instructions on a daily basis.
• Operate equipment as required but not limited to; hi-lo (as requested), balers, dumpers, compactors and power tools.
• Ability to actively listen and execute assignments.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a fast learner, flexible, willing & able to understand all recyclable/salvageable commodities and sort specifications.
• Keen awareness of quality control measures.

At Goodwill we are Changing Lives and Communities Through the Power of Work!

Goodwill is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]

Requirements

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Solid mathematical skills. Some managerial and retail sales experience preferred. Must have valid Driver’s License as well as reliable personal transportation (personal vehicle).

Physical/Emotional Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell and operate computer.

1. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
2. Specific vision abilities required by the job include distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
3. Well-developed sense of responsibility and coping ability.