Fork Lift Operator-CDC

Goodwill of North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 42 981 000 - 59 512 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Employee discount

Health insurance

Uniforms

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Goodwill of North Georgia is hiring a Forklift Operator at our Atlanta, GA facility. You will move materials between storage, loading docks, and trucks, while keeping accurate records and ensuring safety.

This role supports CDC shipments and requires attention to detail, equipment knowledge, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Join a mission-driven nonprofit that offers competitive pay, benefits, an employee discount, and opportunities for training and growth within one

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of forklift operating experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Knowledge of material-handling equipment is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load/unload materials and move them to storage areas, machines, and loading docks.
• Verify and record incoming/outgoing property, equipment, and merchandise against documents.
• Receive CDC items and ensure correct destination by checking acquisition documents.
• Inspect shipments and note damages or shortages, notifying relevant coordinators.
• Scan items and ensure accurate tracking and location in the warehouse.
• Maintain safety logs and ensure forklift and equipment are in good working order.
• Identify safety hazards and correct them promptly.

Connaissances

Safety-conscious

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift License

Material handling equipment

Description du poste

Join our team!

At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential.

You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org.

What we offer:

• Weekly/Bi-Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays
• 25% employee discount
• Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their family
• Complimentary uniforms
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers

What you'll be doing:

As a Forklift Operator you will operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities. Responsible for processing, identifying, verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing property, equipment, and merchandise against bills of lading, invoice purchase orders, records and customers return authorizations.

• Responsible for receiving items ordered by and directly for specific organizations at the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
• Verify that CDC is to receive the material by checking the acquisition documents.
• Examine incoming shipments; reject damaged items and record shortages.
• Notify the Material Coordinator of any discrepancies or damages found.
• Report suspicious packages immediately to CDC Security.
• Mark packages with appropriate delivery designation within CDC with a copy of the acquisition document or packing list attached.
• Document package movement from receiving point to delivery point.
• Identify and barcode all accountable property within one (1) day of receipt.
• Scan item prior to placing on the truck for delivery and again at final destination.
• Scan bar code excess items into warehouse location and physically inventory all equipment property and supplies at time of arrival.
• Utilize a forklift or powered hand truck
• Load/unload materials to/from vehicles and attach them in assigned locations.
• Move excess property to designated area within two (2) business days of arrival.
• Separate all excess into good condition, repairable condition and scrap condition as determined.
• Relocate surplus property to designated area, arrange, and number in sequential lots in accordance to directions.
• Locate and move materials to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Pack, weigh, and label material for shipment as directed.
• Identify safety hazards and correct them
• Maintain machines, equipment, and electrical components.
• Inspect Forklift or powered hand truck daily and maintain safety logs

What we're looking for:

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year experience in operating a forklift.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift License.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset
• Must have excellent organizational, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of OSHA Regulations
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
• The ability to push, pull, lift, up to 50lbs. with or without accommodations

Location:

3719 N. Peachtree Rd Atlanta Ga. 30341

Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm

Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

This job opportunity operates under the guidelines of the AbilityOne Program and the Javis-Wagner-O'Day Act, providing the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have severe disability, including our disabled veterans and wounded warriors (www.abilityone.gov).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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