Shift Lead - Fleet

Job Details

Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future.It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!
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Support Safe and Efficient Transportation Operations.

Goodwill Southern California is seeking a Shift Lead - Fleet to support daily transportation operations and provide functional leadership to Class A and bobtail drivers. This working lead helps ensure routes are completed safely, on time, and in alignment with service standards.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily direction to Class A and bobtail drivers to ensure route completion and safety compliance.
  
• Lead shift start-up meetings, communicate goals, and support route coordination.
  
• Assist with loading/unloading trailers and securing freight.
  
• Monitor workplace organization, cleanliness, and safety practices.
  
• Train drivers on safety, customer service, and operational standards.
  
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment; conduct safety inspections.
  
• Drive a bobtail truck when coverage is needed.
  
• Maintain accurate records and support documentation for deliveries and inspections.
  

What You Bring

• 2+ years of transportation or warehouse experience; lead experience preferred.
  
• Forklift certification required.
  
• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Experience operating bobtail trucks; knowledge of Class A operations helpful.
  
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work varied shifts.
  
• Valid CA driver’s license and required insurance.
  
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
  
• Commitment to safety and Goodwill’s RISE Values.
  

What’s in it for you:

• Hourly Rate: $26.50
• Discount at Goodwill SoCal retail locations
• Goodwill Perks: Discounts on dining, retail, theme parks, and movies
• Employee Assistance Program: Mental and physical wellness, financial and legal resources, and career and education support

Full-time Positions are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account - FSA
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Grow your leadership skills while supporting safe and reliable fleet operations.
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Equal Employment Opportunity


Goodwill is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees.

Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities


In furtherance of our commitment to end discrimination against qualified disabled individuals, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all regulations properly issued thereunder to protect the rights of qualified disabled persons, it is Goodwill's policy that no program or activity administered by it shall exclude from participation, deny benefits to or subject to discrimination any individual solely by reason of his or her disability. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to qualified disabled persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. We further affirm that we will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified disabled employee or applicant.


It is the policy of Goodwill to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance for accommodations to interview because of a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a disability.
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