Forklift Driver

Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Free Telehealth

Employee Referral Program

Quarterly Incentive Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Medical Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Flex Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Pension Plan

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC is seeking a Forklift Driver to move pallets and materials within our warehouse and contracts floor. You will contribute to efficient operations while maintaining safety and accuracy in daily tasks.

Requirements include 2+ years in a warehouse setting, at least 6 months on a forklift, and the ability to obtain forklift certification. This full-time role offers a stable schedule and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in warehouse/production environments.
• Six months of forklift experience preferred with ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize urgent tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move material with forklift between stations and docks.
• Prepare material in warehouse and on Contracts floor per contract specifications.
• Prioritize tasks based on supervisor urgency and deadlines.
• Prepare for delivery by palletizing and moving goods to warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks and verify shipping tickets with forklift or pallet jack.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Goodwill believes strongly in supporting our team members and offers excellent benefits, professional development, and opportunities for internal career growth. We are continuously looking for opportunities to expand our benefits program to accommodate the needs of our team members. While this list is not all-inclusive, some of the many benefits we offer to all employees are:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Telehealth
• Employee Referral Program
• Quarterly Incentive Programs (for all retail positions)
• Corporate Discount Programs

In addition, we offer the following benefits for our full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

You’ll know whatever your job, you make a difference. Funding for our mission of jobs training and career development is primarily generated through the hard work of our retail employees. That means we enjoy a stability not often experienced by human service organizations solely funded by outside sources. Goodwill employees are driven and Goodwill is constantly changing and growing. The reason our company performs so well and is respected as a leading Goodwill region is the flexibility, work ethic and passion of those who work for us. We believe strongly in giving back to our employees by offering top notch benefits – paid time off, medical coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retail incentives, and even a company pension plan which contributes 10% of your income each year when you become eligible. Join us and find out how amazing it is to be a part of the team.

Want to learn more about Goodwill? Click on the links at the top of this page or go to: www.goodwillnwnc.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Forklift Drivers are responsible for moving pallets and material within warehouse utilizing forklift. We seek team players who are committed to demonstrating excellence in their work and in their attendance and attitude.

Forklift Drivers will be responsible for the following duties:

• Safely and efficiently move material with forklift from station to station and from dock to station/ station to dock as needed.
• Preparing material in warehouse and on Contracts floor per specification stated on contract.
• Following instructions and ability to prioritize based on the urgency assigned by supervisor.
• Preparing for delivery of goods by palletizing finished goods and moving them to warehouse.
• Loading and unloading trucks, checking shipping tickets as needed, using forklift or pallet jack.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Two or more years’ experience in warehouse/ production environment, with six months of experience preferred on the forklift. Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

EOE: E-Verify Employer