Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified)
Goodwill Hawaii, Hilo, HI, United States
Job Title:
Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified)
SUMMARY
Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified) inspects donated items for defects and determines their appropriate outcome based on established quality standards. Responsibilities include sorting, pricing, tagging, and preparing both textile and non-textile items for sale, recycling, or disposal. The position requires meeting daily production quotas while maintaining a low error rate, adhering to safety protocols, and being available to work on weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Remove items from bins or carts for close inspection to determine if item is saleable.
Scan clothing/textile items for defects such as holes, rips, tears, misaligned or missing fasteners or trim, and variations in color of fabric. Examine fabric for holes or stains. Sort textiles to determine quality and price or assign to As-Is, bale, or dump as appropriate.
For non-clothing items, scan items for defects such as cracks, rust, broken or missing pieces, stains, and operational status. Sort and price items accordingly and clean as needed.
Hang, tag, and price textile and non-textile items.
Work at different stations as production needs require or stock as needed.
Must meet the following production standards:
Grade and sort 2.5 carts or 486 units per hour with an error rate of less than 5%.
Complete (sort, hang, tag) ½ of a rack of clothing per hour or complete (sort, price) 4 totes of non-textile items per hour.
Conduct work in a safe and responsible manner utilizing protective clothing and equipment and comply with safety standards.
Be aware of and adhere to all company and safety policies and procedures.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current forklift certification (or ability to obtain one)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
Reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Goodwill Hawaii is committed to fully complying with all Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also foster a drug‑free work environment.
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Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified)
SUMMARY
Warehouse Worker (Forklift Certified) inspects donated items for defects and determines their appropriate outcome based on established quality standards. Responsibilities include sorting, pricing, tagging, and preparing both textile and non-textile items for sale, recycling, or disposal. The position requires meeting daily production quotas while maintaining a low error rate, adhering to safety protocols, and being available to work on weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Remove items from bins or carts for close inspection to determine if item is saleable.
Scan clothing/textile items for defects such as holes, rips, tears, misaligned or missing fasteners or trim, and variations in color of fabric. Examine fabric for holes or stains. Sort textiles to determine quality and price or assign to As-Is, bale, or dump as appropriate.
For non-clothing items, scan items for defects such as cracks, rust, broken or missing pieces, stains, and operational status. Sort and price items accordingly and clean as needed.
Hang, tag, and price textile and non-textile items.
Work at different stations as production needs require or stock as needed.
Must meet the following production standards:
Grade and sort 2.5 carts or 486 units per hour with an error rate of less than 5%.
Complete (sort, hang, tag) ½ of a rack of clothing per hour or complete (sort, price) 4 totes of non-textile items per hour.
Conduct work in a safe and responsible manner utilizing protective clothing and equipment and comply with safety standards.
Be aware of and adhere to all company and safety policies and procedures.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current forklift certification (or ability to obtain one)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
Reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Goodwill Hawaii is committed to fully complying with all Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also foster a drug‑free work environment.
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