Description

PURPOSE:

Operate forklift competently and safely.

FUNCTION:

• Operate fork lift to load and unload trucks and bales as needed to assure production quotas and deadlines are met.
• Work performed is within acceptable quality standards.
• General housekeeping and safety.
• Performs other related activities as directed by the Manager/Assistant Manager and Lead Worker.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate fork lift as instructed in a safe manner as needed.
• Load and unload trucks, pallets and bales as needed.
• Complete Daily checklist for the fork lift truck, baler, and the trash compactor.
• Performs production activities assigned by Assistant Manager/Manager and Lead Worker.
• Quality and material control.
• General housekeeping and safety.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; push or pull.
• Must be able to occasionally, kneel, squat, and climb.
• Must be able to regularly stoop, bend, reach tum and twist body and lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Other related duties as directed by the Manager/Assistant Manager and Lead Worker.

RELATIONS:

Establish and maintain relations with the following:

• The Manager/Assistant Manager and Lead Worker for the coordination of efforts.
• Other workers in organization, assists in work, perform production activities and related work.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• Degree to which standards are reached.
• Degree to which respect and confidence of co-workers is established.
• Quality, quantity, and timeliness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• The manner in which one's conduct reflects the high standards of morals and integrity expected of all Goodwill associates.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special requests and the desires of management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred, but on-the-job training is provided.
• Must be able to pass Fork Lift Certification.
• Must be able to complete paperwork as required.
• Must have good work habits, such as acceptable attitude and punctuality.
• Must respond appropriately to supervision.
• Must possess adequate physical endurance to work at industrial standards.

*Benefits after 90 days include: agency paid life insurance and vision insurance, vacation, sick, holidays, and eligible to participate in group health and dental programs with biweekly co-pay. EOE