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Equipment Operator, Full-time

Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
Grandville, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Description

Interested in an employer that is interested in you? 

At Goodwill we offer:

  • Up to 20 paid vacation days in the first year 
  • Professional development services, personal support services
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • 401(k) plan with employer match after six months
  • Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and Accidental insurances available
  • 20% discount at the greater Grand Rapids retail stores
  • A commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we believe we are better together!


The Equipment Operator position starts at $14.00. 

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure correct materials are processed, perform inspections, and ensure that packaging procedures and final products meet the specifications of the customer.
  • Completes all forms and documents in a timely manner and maintains documents in an organized fashion for easy retrieval.
  • Ensure that established production goals are strived for and met on a regular basis.
  • Responsible for ensuring safety compliance for aftermarket operations.
  • Assist in the establishment and execution of process improvements and department goals.
  • Follow directions, procedures and work instructions on a daily basis.
  • Operate equipment as required but not limited to; hi-lo (as requested), balers, dumpers, compactors and power tools.
  • Ability to actively listen and execute assignments.
  • Good analytical and organizational skills.
  • Must be a fast learner, flexible, willing & able to understand all recyclable/salvageable commodities and sort specifications.
  • Keen awareness of quality control measures.

At Goodwill we are Changing Lives and Communities Through the Power of Work!

Goodwill is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email hr@goodwillgr.org 


Requirements

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Solid mathematical skills. Some managerial and retail sales experience preferred. Must have valid Driver’s License as well as reliable personal transportation (personal vehicle).


Physical/Emotional Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell and operate computer.

  1. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  2. Specific vision abilities required by the job include distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  3. Well-developed sense of responsibility and coping ability.



Salary : $14

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