Forklift Operator

Responsible for transporting materials utilizing a sit-down forklift. Must adhere to all of Goodwill Sab Francisco Bay (GSFB) and its affiliated entities’ safety policies and wear all required personal protective equipment at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or misappropriation or unauthorized possession of company property.
• Safeguards forklifts. Responsible for clearing debris or material that will damage equipment. Ensures proper load handling and that each machine is in working order to safely operate.
• Takes direction from leadership with a positive attitude.
• May be cross-trained to provide support to all departments in the Retail Operations Center (ROC), including processing donations.
• Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with and appropriate safety equipment is used. Immediately takes action and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.
• Manually transfers donated goods from Gaylord (merchandise container).
• Loads and unloads merchandise containers from trailers and straight trucks, ensuring safety at all times.
• Operates hydraulic lift and/or pallet jack to move merchandise containers.
• Performs pre-shift forklift and tipper machine inspection, to include fluid checks, safety precautions, etc. Follows Lockout/Tagout procedure if equipment is deemed unsafe or inoperable and notifies leadership.
• Performs visual inspection of contents and manually removes any breakable materials.
• Sweeps and/or dusts daily. Sweeps and mops floors, and washes walls around baling machines, as directed.
• Must follow daily product placement plan schematic.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What We Offer:

• $17.36 Hourly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Fund
• Professional Development Training
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Healthcare Spending Account
• Mental Health + Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must have at least 6 months or more experience with a sit-down Forklift.
• Ability to be trained and take direction.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older. 
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

Physical Demands:

Frequently lift and carry 10-50lbs and occasionally over 100lbs. Frequently push and pull 12-25lbs and occasionally push and pull up to 40lbs. Frequently stand, sit, reach outward and above shoulder. Occasionally walk, squat, kneel, or bend. Constantly handling, and fingering. 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.