Lead Forklift Operator – Productivity & Safety

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is seeking a Lead Forklift Driver to supervise pallet movement and ensure efficient workflows across the warehouse. The role emphasizes safety, training, and adherence to standard operating procedures to meet production goals.

The candidate will lead by example, coordinate tasks with supervisors, and address workflow issues while maintaining inventory accuracy and asset protection. This position requires flexibility and reliability for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a varied schedule.
• Reliable transportation to travel between Goodwill locations during shift.
• Experience with machinery preferred, but not required.
• Forklift certification may be requested.
• Prior work experience must include roles with forklift usage up to 50% of the day.

Responsibilities

• Sets pace of production and the movement of product, assists teammates and adjusts workflow as needed to ensure standards and goals are met.
• Communicates with management, as required, when support is necessary.
• Consistently meets or exceeds established goals and standards.
• Performs training, at the direction of management, to all employees ensuring good practices are understood and applied.
• Is self-directed in workload. Works with supervisor and/or other lead(s) to ensure work is at a steady pace.
• Identify and address safety concerns.
• Follow defined processes for protection and usage of high value company assets including but not limited to transportation fleet, forklifts, balers and other equipment.
• Maintain inventory control processes (First In First Out).
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting improvements in material flow and job tasks and maintenance of equipment used (forklifts, balers, etc.) to management.
• Ensure bale and load weights meet customer expectation.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Meet assigned productivity goals by utilizing best practices.
• Complete logs and reports as directed.
• Maintain organization and supply of operating materials.
• Operate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, including the use of protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is seeking a Lead Forklift Driver to supervise pallet movement and ensure efficient workflows across the warehouse. The role emphasizes safety, training, and adherence to standard operating procedures to meet production goals.

The candidate will lead by example, coordinate tasks with supervisors, and address workflow issues while maintaining inventory accuracy and asset protection. This position requires flexibility and reliability for varied shifts.