Forklift - PT

Position Summary

The Forklift Driver is responsible for safe and effective forklift operation.

• Operates forklift to load/unload product onto trailers and trucks
• Stacks items onto pallets of various heights
• Receives and distributes products using a forklift
• Assists the production department

• Maintain forklift safety standards set by Goodwill.

• Maintains receiving and delivery logs with integrity and accuracy.

Auburn, Washington, United States

$17.13 per hour

• Passing a drug screen
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-3 months of related experience and/or training.
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, decision‑making and communication skills.
• Superior coaching, leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build understanding and consensus.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and average.
• Ability to navigate through multiple program screens and use a computer, keyboard, mouse, 10‑key and touchscreen.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of a Forklift Driver.
• Must pass JJ Keller Forklift certification test with 80% or higher. Certification includes in‑house training along with a verbal test conducted by a Goodwill Certifier.
• Self‑motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can‑do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.

• M/V/D & Life Insurance for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation (1-4 Years: 80 hours annually)
• 10 paid Holidays annually
• 8 days prorated sick leave annually
• Access to Childcare Benefits through Upwards
• Parental leave covered by sick/vacation hours
• All employees receive merchandise discounts
• We strongly believe in promoting from within, and have multiple avenues for career growth

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Demonstrate cultural competence; specifically, awareness, attitude, knowledge, willingness and skills to work effectively with a culturally and demographically diverse population.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and average.

Ability to navigate through multiple program screens and easily use a computer, keyboard, mouse, 10‑key and touchscreen.

Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of a Forklift Driver.

Must pass JJ Keller Forklift certification test with 80% or higher. Certification includes in‑house training along with a verbal test conducted by a Goodwill Certifier.

Self‑motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can‑do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Will constantly lift 1-15 pounds, frequently lift 15-20 pounds, and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This organization participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E‑Verify contact DHS at