Forklift Operator
About the role
[Company Name] is looking for a safety-focused Forklift Operator to move materials efficiently through our facility. You will load and unload trucks, put away and retrieve inventory, and keep product flowing to the right locations. We are looking for a careful, skilled operator who never compromises on safety.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks safely and efficiently
- Complete and document pre-shift equipment inspections
- Load and unload trucks and trailers
- Move, stack, and store materials in assigned locations
- Pull and stage materials for orders and production
- Use scanners to record inventory moves accurately
- Report equipment defects and remove unsafe trucks from service
- Follow all OSHA and company safety rules, including pedestrian safety
- Keep aisles, docks, and staging areas clean and organized
Requirements
- Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, plant, or yard setting
- Willingness to complete on-site training and evaluation as required by OSHA
- Strong commitment to safety rules and procedures
- Good depth perception and spatial awareness for precise load handling, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to read labels, pick tickets, and basic paperwork
- Reliable attendance and ability to work the scheduled shift
- Must be at least 18 years old, as required by federal law for forklift operation
Nice to have
- Experience with reach trucks, order pickers, or clamp attachments
- Experience with RF scanners or a warehouse management system
- Prior forklift operator certification from another employer
- Experience loading LTL or full truckload shipments
Pay
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