Recycling & Warehouse Forklift Operator - Flexible Schedule

MERS / Missouri Goodwill Industries; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

PTO accrual up to 15 days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking a Recycling & Warehouse Forklift Operator to join the Mills team in Bridgeton, MO. This hourly, full-time role supports donation handling, inbound/outbound shipments, and order picking while maintaining safety and inventory controls.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, a current certification, and strong communication skills. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) and PTO benefits with flexible

Qualifications

• No degree is required. High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous forklift experience or one year of Goodwill warehouse experience.
• Forklift Operator Certification is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Must be organized and capable of interacting with a diverse work population.
• Necessary math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Handles all donations with care and respect.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to designated areas.
• Ensures inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and product type are loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and storage areas into trailers.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Use machinery safely and appropriately to tip or compact designated products for sale or recycling.
• Maintains high quality and high quantity standards while working quickly and steadily.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional relationships with team members and leadership.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to maintain tight inventory control and security.
• Safeguards company property and personal information from harm, damage, or theft.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking a Recycling & Warehouse Forklift Operator to join the Mills team in Bridgeton, MO. This hourly, full-time role supports donation handling, inbound/outbound shipments, and order picking while maintaining safety and inventory controls.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, a current certification, and strong communication skills. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) and PTO benefits with flexible