Forklift Operator

## Forklift OperatorApply: Cockrill Bend-Salvage: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 18175**Job Location**Cockrill Bend-Salvage**Job Summary:**The Forklift Operator will safely provide timely, efficient loading, unloading, and inventory movement services.**Job Description**### **Essential Functions*** Loading, unloading, and movement of all materials for plant and warehouse operations that requires the use of the fork lift.* Checking the proper stacking, wrapping, and banding of any materials on skids to ensure its safe transport and storage.* Using safety when operating a fork lift and pallet jack and follow all safety procedures and policies.* Check incoming product for accuracy in wrapping and labeling as necessary.* Lifting of boxes and other materials up to 75 pounds.* Inspecting engine oil level and other fluid levels to ensure proper engine performance daily and completing a daily inspection sheet before operating a tow motor.* Cleaning fork lift daily, especially dust from the radiator – this must be done daily.* Coordinating storage of materials with warehouse personnel.* Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.* Maintain a clean and safe work environment.* Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.* Other duties as assigned by management including unloading trailers by hand.### **Minimum Qualifications****Required Skills:****Education*** None.**Experience*** No experience necessary.**Knowledge and Skills*** Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to work as a team member.* Ability to drive a fork lift safely and follow all safety regulations and policies.* Must have the ability to lift 75 pounds.* Must have knowledge of proper methods of lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.* Must be able to learn the techniques of the job from short demonstration up to and including one month.* Must be able to read and do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).**Certifications and Licenses*** Goodwill Fork lift certification is required.### About UsGoodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee's mission is to change lives through education, training, and employment.**Full-Time Benefits**: Health and Prescription Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance Program**Part-Time Benefits**: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr