Job Description

Forklift Operator – Job Summary

Join the team as a Forklift Operator, where you’ll play a key role in safely moving, stacking, and tracking products throughout the warehouse. You’ll operate powered industrial trucks, support shipping/receiving, and help keep inventory accurate—all while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

What You’ll Do

Warehouse Operations

• Safely unload, move, and store inbound products
• Operate forklifts and other MHE to transport materials
• Pick, prepare, and stage orders accurately and efficiently
• Ensure all documentation and WMS entries are correct

Quality & Inventory

• Inspect inbound/outbound shipments to prevent damage
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• Assist with physical counts and proper stock rotation

Safety & Facility Care

• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Follow all safety policies and daily equipment inspections
• Assist with minor facility and equipment maintenance

Other Duties

• Change forklift fuel tanks, label, sort, wrap, and re-pack as needed
• Repair pallets or assist with dock tasks
• Work overtime when required

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ months experience in distribution, logistics, or warehouse work
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to work in varying temperatures
• Basic computer and RF scanner skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Comfortable lifting 21–50 lbs. and being on your feet

Preferred

• 1–2 years warehouse/logistics experience
• 1–2 years forklift experience
• Current MHE certification

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