Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Goodwill; North Versailles (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team at a nonprofit organization that inspires and empowers individuals through job training and community programs. As a Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator, you'll play a vital role in the movement and storage of materials in a bustling warehouse environment. Your expertise in operating forklifts and organizing warehouse operations will help ensure smooth logistics. Goodwill offers a supportive workplace where your contributions make a difference in the community. If you are looking for a part-time role that combines operational responsibilities with a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in warehouse organization and fork truck operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move freight and stock using assigned equipment in the warehouse.
• Clean and organize the warehouse to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Movement

Warehouse Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Compactor

Bale Machine

Hand Truck

Job description

Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Job Category: Retail

Requisition Number: RETAI004004

Posted: January 2, 2025

Employment Type: Part-Time

Locations

North Versailles Retail Operations Center / Outlet
294 Lincoln Hwy
North Versailles Twp, PA 15137, USA

Description

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. 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. 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, and that aisles and walkways are clear of hazards or obstacles, as needed or assigned.
• Operate fork truck 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 fork truck 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.