Senior Warehouse Operator: Forklift & Staging Expert

The Excel Center; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Central Texas in Austin, TX is seeking a Material Handler III to perform advanced warehouse operations, safely moving, loading, unloading, and staging materials with powered equipment in the Distribution Center. The role requires expert equipment operation and strong judgment.

You will load/unload trailers, stage merchandise, support inventory movement, and collaborate across warehouse, dock, and outlet operations.

Qualifications

• Safely operate electric walking and riding pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.
• Demonstrate safety-conscious behavior and reliable attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Cross-train in multiple operational functions to maximize flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down and clamp forklifts to move materials.
• Load and unload trailers and stage merchandise in the DC.
• Support inventory movement and warehouse flow across functions.
• Maintain safety standards and productive, reliable work pace.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift certification

Electric pallet jacks

Pallet truck operation

Job description

Goodwill Central Texas in Austin, TX is seeking a Material Handler III to perform advanced warehouse operations, safely moving, loading, unloading, and staging materials with powered equipment in the Distribution Center. The role requires expert equipment operation and strong judgment.

You will load/unload trailers, stage merchandise, support inventory movement, and collaborate across warehouse, dock, and outlet operations.