Forklift Operator

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Prescription Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, and move materials in our Cockrill Bend-Salvage location. You will follow safety procedures and assist with inventory movement.

No experience is required, but you must be able to lift 75 pounds, read and perform basic math, and work as part of a team. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• No education requirements specified.
• No experience required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to work as a team member.
• Must be able to drive a forklift safely and follow all safety regulations and policies.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to read and do basic math.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials using a forklift.
• Check stacking, wrapping, and banding for safe transport and storage.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack following safety procedures.
• Inspect incoming product for accuracy in wrapping and labeling.
• Assist with storage coordination with warehouse personnel.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Attend to attendance requirements per policy.
• Other duties as assigned by management including unloading trailers by hand.

Skills

Follow instructions

Forklift safety

Lift 75 pounds

Read & basic math

Team player

Job description

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.

Goodwill 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