Forklift & Baler Operator at Woodlawn

Cincinnatigoodwill; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

403(b) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Store discounts

Job summary

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries seeks a dedicated Forklift and Baler Operator in Cincinnati, OH to support warehouse operations. The role involves moving and staging donated goods, operating a forklift and baler, and maintaining safe, efficient processes on a safety‑sensitive site.

The position offers full‑time hours, a starting pay of $16.00 per hour, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/ disability coverage, paid leaves, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Past forklift experience preferred but on‑the‑job training available.
• Basic math skills and general knowledge of forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory and track seasonal levels.
• Move product in and out of inventory as needed.
• Load and bale textiles and other materials using baler and forklift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Baler operation

Forklift machinery

Job description

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Regular Full Time Operatives Cincinnati, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1575

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, founded in 1916, is one of the largest providers of rehabilitation services in the State of Ohio. For more than 100 Years, Goodwill has been committed to re-using and recycling. We are committed to Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. As part of our warehouse team, you will be helping us to achieve our mission by helping us process donated goods. Re-sellable items are used to support our mission of helping people with disabilities and our nation's veterans to go to work.
The Forklift and Baler Operator will be taking products from designated areas of the facility/warehouse and placing them in proper areas accurately and efficiently. Additionally, they will operate and maintains machine to compress and bale textiles and other materials. Ensures all items are received by machine whether conveyor loaded or hand loaded.
Must be able to pass drug test and random testing. Previous conviction of dangerous or violent crimes will exclude applicant from job.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Past forklift experience preferred but will train.

KNOWLEDGE: Basic math skills and general knowledge of a forklift.

Must be eighteen or older.

This is a Safety-Sensitive Job and Substance Free
This is a safety-sensitive role because of the risks involved, it requires high level of responsibility and attention to detail. Under this role, employees agree to comply with the substance-free policy. There is zero-tolerance in place for substance use or impairment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (INCLUDES PERCENT OF TIME ON TASKS)

• Maintains an accurate inventory. Tracks seasonal inventory and reports to soft lines manager.
• Moves all product in and out of inventory as needed.
• Bales moved to storage area or loaded on trailer/container.
• Provides empty gaylords as requested.
• Loades and unloaded recycle trailers.
• Weighs all bales and recyclable product.
• Overtime as needed on nights and weekends.
• Must be able to complete forklift training
• Compress textiles and other recyclable materials with control button as needed.
• Correctly tie off completed bale.
• At times you may need to place a bale on the floor via the bale tipper.
• Complete daily AM and PM checks and record temperature on checklist.
• Daily housekeeping in general area and on baler.
• Apprise supervisor when bale wire and other materials needs re-ordered.
• Overtime on nights and weekends as required.
• Assist in processing textiles either by hand loading or conveyor.
• Frequently pushing, pulling, and lifting over 50 lbs.

PERODICAL DUTIES:

• Provides backup to bale operators.
• Assist in training other forklift operators.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is seeking individuals to serve in a mission driven organization that has over 100 years of success and provides competitive pay and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts when shopping at our stores

Full-Time position. Pay rate: $16.00 per hour.

EEO Employer/Vet/ Disabled