Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania in; North Versailles (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania seeks a Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator to ensure smooth operations in our warehouse. The role involves receiving, moving, and storing materials, with preferred qualifications of warehouse experience and forklift operation. Join us to support our mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with production, material movement, or warehouse organization is preferred.
• Previous forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receipt, movement, and storage of materials in the warehouse.
• Operate forklift to assist with essential materials handling.
• Move freight and ensure proper sorting and storage.

Skills

Material movement

Warehouse organization

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Compactor

Bale machine

Tipper

Hand truck

Job description

Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator (Transportation)

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other 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 1,000 working 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”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

Duties will also include but are not limited to:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, and/or 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: $15.00/hour

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:

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

Additional Details: No travel required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.