Forklift Operator

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; Bend, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator at the Cockrill Bend-Salvage site to safely load, unload, and move inventory in the plant and warehouse. No experience is required, but certification is required to operate the forklift.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, safe handling, and coordinating material storage with warehouse staff while maintaining a clean, accident-free work area.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to read and perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to learn job techniques from short demonstrations up to one month.
• Forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials for plant and warehouse operations using a forklift.
• Check stacking, wrapping, and banding for safe transport and storage.
• Follow safety procedures and policies for forklift and pallet jack operation.
• Inspect incoming product for proper wrapping and labeling as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform daily forklift checks.
• Unloading trailers by hand as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Reading & math

Physical strength

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

## Forklift OperatorApply: Cockrill Bend-Salvage: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 18175**Job Location**Cockrill Bend-Salvage**Job Summary:**The Forklift Operator will safely provide timely, efficient loading, unloading, and inventory movement services.**Job Description**### **Essential Functions*** Loading, unloading, and movement of all materials for plant and warehouse operations that requires the use of the fork lift.* Checking the proper stacking, wrapping, and banding of any materials on skids to ensure its safe transport and storage.* Using safety when operating a fork lift and pallet jack and follow all safety procedures and policies.* Check incoming product for accuracy in wrapping and labeling as necessary.* Lifting of boxes and other materials up to 75 pounds.* Inspecting engine oil level and other fluid levels to ensure proper engine performance daily and completing a daily inspection sheet before operating a tow motor.* Cleaning fork lift daily, especially dust from the radiator – this must be done daily.* Coordinating storage of materials with warehouse personnel.* Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.* Maintain a clean and safe work environment.* Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.* Other duties as assigned by management including unloading trailers by hand.### **Minimum Qualifications****Required Skills:****Education*** None.**Experience*** No experience necessary.**Knowledge and Skills*** Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to work as a team member.* Ability to drive a fork lift safely and follow all safety regulations and policies.* Must have the ability to lift 75 pounds.* Must have knowledge of proper methods of lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.* Must be able to learn the techniques of the job from short demonstration up to and including one month.* Must be able to read and do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).**Certifications and Licenses*** Goodwill Fork lift certification is required.### About UsGoodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee's mission is to change lives through education, training, and employment.**Full-Time Benefits**: Health and Prescription Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance Program**Part-Time Benefits**: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program