Forklift Operator - OUTLET - Brooklyn Park, MN - (Full-Time)

Position Summary:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading trailers, loading shipping containers, and safely transporting and staging material in its designated location. Accurate and efficient performance increases productivity and profitability, which support the overall mission.

A day in the life: In a typical day, a Forklift Operator can expect to...

• Store Operations: Operates equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Services and Programs: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
• Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay Range: $18.87 - $25.97/hr
  
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Weekend/holiday shifts are limited, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.

• Work-life balance: No overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours (closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years’ Day)

• GESMN retail locations are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!

• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to interact with a very diverse population in a human-services setting.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done.
• A typical full-time schedule is 35-40 hours per week and requires:
  • Open schedule availability including a combination of days, nights, and weekends, totaling at least 35 hours per week; and
  • Willingness and ability to be cross-trained, and to train in new employees.

Prior Experience & Education:

• Forklift operating experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.