Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking a Retail Operations Specialist – Forklift Operator to ensure the receipt, movement, storage, and stocking of materials in a large warehouse facility and outlet store, requiring operation of equipment from dock, warehouse, or storage yard.

You will operate equipment such as a forklift, compactor, bale machine, tipper and hand truck; move freight, load and unload trucks, and keep aisles clear.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with production, material movement, or warehouse organization and prior fork truck operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles by hand or using assigned equipment, ensuring proper sorting and storage by category.
• Direct and position receptacles, such as tables, gaylords, bins, totes, or other containers so they can be loaded, including trash receptacles.
• Clean, mop, take out trash, declutter, re‑organize, and ensure the warehouse is free from debris, trash, and that aisles and walkways remain clear of hazards or obstacles as needed or assigned.
• Operate fork truck to assist and support essential materials handling.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers in accordance with established guidelines.

Skills

Forklift experience

Material handling

Warehouse safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life‑changing work on a mission‑minded team. We are 1,000uniting as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

Position Summary

As a Retail Operations Specialist – Forklift Operator you will be responsible for the receipt, movement, storage, and stocking of materials to meet operational needs in a large warehouse facility and outlet store. You must be able to operate equipment from dock, warehouse, or storage yard, such as a forklift, compactor, bale machine, tipper, and hand truck.

Duties

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles by hand or using assigned equipment, ensuring proper sorting and storage by category.
• Direct and position receptacles, such as tables, gaylords, bins, totes, or other containers so they can be loaded, including trash receptacles.
• Clean, mop, take out trash, declutter, re‑organize, and ensure the warehouse is free from debris, trash, and that aisles and walkways remain clear of hazards or obstacles as needed or assigned.
• Operate fork truck to assist and support essential materials handling.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers in accordance with established guidelines.

External Hiring Range: $16.50 per hour

Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

Travel: No travel required.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with production, material movement, or warehouse organization and prior fork truck operation preferred.

Required Clearances, Licenses, and Certifications

• Candidates are expected to provide current valid Child Abuse Clearance.
• Candidate must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.