Forklift Operator - Austin, United States - Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Summary of Position
Operate heavy machinery in a warehouse setting. Properly load, secure, unload and protect deliveries and donation, raw materials, and manufactured goods. Distinguish between labeled containers to transport to designated area.

Role and Responsibilities

Achieve and maintain current forklift certification.
Operate forklift and pallet jacks within warehouse and dock area when required.
Neatly and accurately complete required paperwork to include manifest, donation count sheets, and truck seals.
Accurately and immediately report incidents and accidents to supervisor.
Perform operatorlevel maintenance on assigned equipment to include daily pre and post trip safety checks including but not limited to, fuel, oil, lubricants, water, antifreeze, and condition.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have adequate eyesight, hearing, and handeye coordination.
Must be able to follow directions well.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a nonclimatecontrolled environment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Post offer background check is required to ensure applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the assigned customer/location. Alternative work locations may be offered as appropriate.