Forklift Operator

Who We Are: 

Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with 28 retail stores across north-central Wisconsin.  We are proud of the life-transforming impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers. Together, we bring our values to life, power our mission of elevating people by eliminating barriers to employment and transform lives through skill building for sustained employment and improved financial stability. Our unwavering commitment to addressing the unique needs of our communities drives us to continuously evolve.  

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Loads and unloads trailers/trucks while ensuring accuracy of paperwork. 

• Operates forklift safely while meeting OSHA and agency standards.  

• Stages product safely in designated areas, by commodity, to ensure future accessibility.  

• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area. 

• Communicates trailer information with drivers that reflects the current location of trailers.   

• Ensures the highest level of customer service standards when interacting with internal and external customers.  

• Reports any damage immediately and completes required paperwork.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

What We Need From You: 

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.  

• 1 year(s) of warehouse operation experience is preferred. 

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills and the ability to work through multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints.  

• Excellent communication, customer service and attention to detail.    

• Current forklift certification is preferred. 

• Experience operating power equipment preferred.  

• Experience with computers or a willingness and ability to learn. 

• Reliable transportation and ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, with regular and timely attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule.  

Work Environment: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the key functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment with extensive team member contact and frequent interruptions.  

• Primary function requires sufficient physical ability to repetitively:  

• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours).  

• Independently twist, lift, carry, push or pull moderate (10 pounds) to heavy (25 pounds) of weight; using a team lift for objects weighing over 25 pounds.   

• Reach (approximately 54 inches).  

• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch.  

• Sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform detailed tasks.  

• Verbally communicate to exchange information.