Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities ranging from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Utility II - Forklift Operator you will be working in the Retail Outlet Warehouse moving material throughout the Distribution Center, operating bail machines, separating and sorting merchandise and placing it in various holding areas. Utility workers must be able to adhere to work schedules and be flexible to the needs of the business. We are looking for a team player that can comprehend and maintain work standards, maintain cleanliness of the Outlet, backroom, and dock/external areas. Candidates must understand the importance of working together as a team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading convoy material.
• Separating Salvage material.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the work areas.
• Assisting drivers with deliveries and vendor pick-ups.
• Possible fill in at the Donation Door as needed.
• Operate a Forklift.

External Hiring Range: $14.00/hour

Retention Bonus: $500, after successfully completing 6 months of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous forklift experience required.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are expected to provide current valid Child Abuse Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)