Forklift Operator - OUTLET - Brooklyn Park, MN - (Full-Time)

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Employee discount

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a Forklift Operator in Brooklyn Park, MN to load/unload trailers and safely transport materials. The role supports store operations and participant development, with a typical full-time schedule of 35–40 hours per week including days, nights, and weekends.

The position emphasizes safety and a welcoming environment for employees and customers. Equal Opportunity Employer; competitive pay, flexible hours, and employee discounts are offered, with closed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to interact with a very diverse population in a human-services setting.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done.
• A typical full-time schedule is 35-40 hours per week and requires: Open schedule availability including a combination of days, nights, and weekends, totaling at least 35 hours per week; and Willingness and ability to be cross-trained, and to train in new employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
• Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Initiative and motivation

Perseverance

Cross-training willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 9, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Brooklyn Park, MN (Outlet Location)
  7051 W Broadway Ave
  Brooklyn Park, MN 55428, USA
  
• Warehouse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FORKL015356

Description

Position Summary:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trailers, loading shipping containers, and safely transporting and staging material in its designated location. Accurate and efficient performance increases productivity and profitability, which support the overall mission.

A day in the life: In a typical day, a Forklift Operator can expect to...

• Store Operations: Operates equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Services and Programs: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay Range: $18.87 - $25.97/hr
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Weekend/holiday shifts are limited, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
• Work-life balance: No overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours (closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years’ Day)
• GESMN retail locations are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to interact with a very diverse population in a human-services setting.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done.
• A typical full-time schedule is 35-40 hours per week and requires:
  • Open schedule availability including a combination of days, nights, and weekends, totaling at least 35 hours per week; and
  • Willingness and ability to be cross-trained, and to train in new employees.

Prior Experience & Education:

• Forklift operating experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here .

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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