Lead Forklift Operator: Drive Efficiency & Safety

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is seeking a Lead Forklift Driver to guide warehouse flow, assist teammates and address workflow issues. The role emphasizes maintaining safety, meeting productivity goals, and ensuring accurate inventory processes.

Certification may be required, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to continuous improvement. The position requires the ability to work varied hours, handle heavy lifting, and travel between Goodwill locations as needed, with a focus

Qualifications

• Work varied schedule and flexible hours.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between Goodwill locations during shift.
• Experience working with machinery preferred, but not required.
• Experience baling preferred, but not required.
• Forklift certification may be requested or required.
• Prior work experience must include roles with forklift usage up to 50% of the day.

Responsibilities

• Sets pace of production and movement of product and assists teammates to meet standards.
• Communicates with management when support is necessary.
• Performs training to all employees to ensure good practices.
• Works with supervisor to maintain steady workload and workflow.
• Identify and address safety concerns.
• Maintain inventory control processes (First In First Out).
• Contribute to continuous improvement in material flow and equipment use.
• Ensure bale and load weights meet customer expectations.
• Meet productivity goals using best practices.
• Complete logs and reports as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Multi-tasking

Job description

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is seeking a Lead Forklift Driver to guide warehouse flow, assist teammates and address workflow issues. The role emphasizes maintaining safety, meeting productivity goals, and ensuring accurate inventory processes.

Certification may be required, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to continuous improvement. The position requires the ability to work varied hours, handle heavy lifting, and travel between Goodwill locations as needed, with a focus