Forklift Operator & Warehouse Laborer (Certified)

Goodwill of Orange County; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Orange County in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a forklift operator to pick up, move, distribute, and stage merchandise to support wholesale operations. You will assist customers with their purchases and ensure efficient disposal and recycling procedures.

The role requires forklift certification, ability to lift 50 pounds, and English proficiency to receive simple instructions. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Six months prior relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak English well enough to receive simple working instructions, work with co-workers, communicate with customers, and answer simple questions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stages merchandise for the retail and wholesale auctions.
• Stocks the retail store with clothing, wares, hard goods, shoes, furniture and other merchandise.
• Collects all Santa Ana Store returns and disposes of their trash.
• Fills and compacts dumpsters and ensures trash is free of televisions and monitors.
• Separates recyclables from the trash and keeps fire lanes clear.
• Assists in training employees and program participants.
• Assists customers in a courteous manner by delivering merchandise promptly and maintaining empty trash containers.
• Operates forklift safely and follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Reports incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Goodwill of Orange County in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a forklift operator to pick up, move, distribute, and stage merchandise to support wholesale operations. You will assist customers with their purchases and ensure efficient disposal and recycling procedures.

The role requires forklift certification, ability to lift 50 pounds, and English proficiency to receive simple instructions. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with potential overtime as needed.