Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia 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 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.

We are having open interviews on July 22nd, 2026 from 11:00AM-3:00PM. Offers will be given on the spot!

As a Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator you would be responsible for the receipt, movement, storage and stocking of materials to meet operational needs in a large warehouse facility and outlet store. Must be able to operate equipment from dock, warehouse, or storage yard, such as a forklift, compactor, bale machine, tipper and hand truck.

Duties will also include but are not limited to:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, and/or delivery vehicles by hand or using assigned equipment, ensuring proper sorting and storage by category.
• Direct and position receptacles, such as tables, gaylords, bins, totes, or other containers so they can be loaded, including trash receptacles.
• Clean, mop, take out trash, de-clutter, reorganize, etc to ensure the warehouse is free from debris, trash and aisle and walkways are clear of hazards or obstacles, as needed or assigned.
• Operate fork truck to assist and support with essential materials handling
• Load and unload trucks and trailer in accordance with established guidelines.

External Hiring Range: $16.50/hour

Travel: No, travel required.

Qualifications:

• Previous forklift experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience with production, material movement or warehouse organization and previous fork truck operation experience preferred.

Required Clearances, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Candidates are expected to provide current valid Child Abuse Clearance.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

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