Forklift Driver

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc.; Conover, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance

Employee Referral

Quarterly Incentives

Corporate Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. is hiring Warehouse Forklift Drivers to move pallets and materials within the warehouse and on contracts floors. Applicants should have a strong attendance record and team attitude.

Candidates with 2+ years in warehouse or production and forklift experience are preferred; forklift certification or the ability to become certified is required. Pay is $17.00 per hour in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two+ years in warehouse/production; forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Safely move material with forklift between stations/docks.
• Prepare material for contracts and on the floor per specs.
• Prioritize tasks based on supervisor urgency.
• Load/unload trucks and verify shipping tickets.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Dedicated

Flexibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.

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

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

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