Forklift Operator

Goodwill NCW; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill NCW in Wisconsin is seeking a warehouse associate to load and unload trailers, operate a forklift safely, and stage products for future accessibility. You will maintain a clean, organized work area and communicate trailer information to drivers while delivering high levels of customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year of warehouse experience, strong time management, attention to detail, and flexibility

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of warehouse operation experience preferred.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to multitask under time constraints.
• Excellent communication, customer service and attention to detail.
• Current forklift certification preferred.
• Experience operating power equipment preferred.
• Experience with computers or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers/trucks with accurate paperwork.
• Operates forklift safely per OSHA and agency standards.
• Stages products in designated areas by commodity for future access.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Communicates trailer information with drivers reflecting current trailer location.
• Delivers high levels of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Reports damage immediately and completes required paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Power equipment experience

Computer literacy

Job description

WhoWe Are:

Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with28 retail stores across north-centralWisconsin.We are proud of the life-transforming impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers.Together,webring our values to life,power our mission of elevating people byeliminatingbarriers to employmentandtransformlives through skill building for sustained employment and improved financial stability.Our unwavering commitment to addressing the unique needs of our communities drives us to continuously evolve.

WhatYou’llGetToDo:

• - Loads andunloadstrailers/trucks while ensuring accuracy of paperwork.
• - Operates forklift safely while meeting OSHA and agency standards.
• - Stagesproductsafely in designated areas, by commodity, to ensure future accessibility.
• - Maintainsa clean,safeand organized work area.
• - Communicatestrailer information with drivers thatreflectsthe current location oftrailers.
• - Ensures the highest level of customer service standards when interacting with internal and external customers.
• - Reports any damageimmediatelyand completesrequiredpaperwork.
• - Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

WhatWe NeedFromYou:

• - High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• - 1+ year(s) of warehouse operation experience is preferred.
• - Excellent time management and prioritization skillsandthe ability to work through multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints.
• - Excellent communication, customerserviceand attention to detail.
• - Current forklift certification is preferred.
• - Experience operating power equipment preferred.
• - Experience with computers ora willingnessand ability to learn.
• - Reliable transportation and ability toworka flexible schedule, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, with regular andtimelyattendancein accordance withthe assigned work schedule.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform thekeyfunctions of this job.Accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

• - Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment with extensive team member contact and frequent interruptions.
• - Primary function requires sufficient physical ability to repetitively:
• - Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• - Independently twist,lift, carry,pushorpull moderate (10pounds) to heavy (25 pounds) of weight; using a team liftfor objects weighing over 25 pounds.
• - Reach (approximately 54inches).
• - Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch.
• - Sufficienthand and finger dexterity to perform detailed tasks.
• - Verbally communicate to exchange information.