Forklift Operator

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, shipping documents, and inventory records.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Experience Requirements

• 1 year of forklift experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Experience with inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping documentation, and quality inspections preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately verify shipments, inventory, and documentation.
• Ability to identify and report damaged materials, inventory discrepancies, and operational concerns.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work day, afternoon, or evening shifts.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting exceeding 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, humid, and industrial conditions while wearing required PPE.
• Strong visual abilities, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and close-distance focus.

Job Duties

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to safely load, unload, move, and store products.
• Process incoming and outgoing shipments by verifying quantities, inspecting product condition, and maintaining accurate records.
• Read customer orders, pick tickets, shipping documents, and work orders to accurately fulfill inventory and distribution requirements.
• Verify product identification, sort inventory by location or part number, and maintain proper stock organization.
• Perform shipping, receiving, inventory control, outbound scanning, and quality assurance inspections to ensure accuracy and product integrity.
• Complete required equipment inspections, user maintenance, documentation, and warehouse housekeeping duties while following all safety policies and procedures.