Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Goodwillswpa; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill SWPA is hiring a Retail Operations Specialist – Forklift Operator in Morgantown, WV. You will receive, move, store, and stock materials in a large warehouse facility and outlet store, operating a forklift and related equipment.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, organizing by category, keeping aisles clear, and assisting with overall warehouse upkeep. The role requires reliable attendance and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with production, material movement, or warehouse organization and previous forklift operation experience 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, de-clutter, reorganize, etc. to ensure the warehouse is free from debris, trash, and aisle and walkways are clear of hazards or obstacles, as needed or assigned.
• Operate forklift to assist and support with essential materials handling.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers in accordance with established guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Retail Operations Specialist – Forklift Operator

Job Category: Retail

Requisition Number: RETAI004627

• Posted: July 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations: Morgantown Outlet, 6540 Mall Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501, USA

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, de-clutter, reorganize, etc. to ensure the warehouse is free from debris, trash, and aisle and walkways are clear of hazards or obstacles, as needed or assigned.
• Operate forklift to assist and support with essential materials handling.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers in accordance with established guidelines.

External Hiring Range: $16.50 / hour

Hours: Sun through Sat 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

Qualifications

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

Required Clearances, Licenses, and Certifications

• Current valid Child Abuse Clearance.
• Candidate must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.

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