Forklift Operator

Westlake • Pompano Beach, FL

6d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator uses a forklift to move product and materials safely and in an organized manner throughout the facility, maximizing space and productivity. The role also supports receiving, storage, and shipping activities, including truck loading and unloading, pallet retrieval, and wrapping finished product where applicable. The operator follows company safety and quality policies, maintains equipment and work areas, and reports safety or maintenance concerns. This position requires regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

Requirements

• Training or certification in relevant skills or trade.
• 1–2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to read and write in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to receive and carry out instructions from management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
• Ability to model desired behavior and conduct for other employees.
• Safety-mindedness and alertness during operation.
• Honesty, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and thorough knowledge of forklift operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to stand or remain stationary for prolonged periods and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, vision, and hardhat protection.
• Ability to lift, move, or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds and move about the facilities.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances and in varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company safety policies and procedures and wear assigned personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots for the duration of the work shift.
• Report injuries to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attend company-sponsored training when necessary.
• Report to work daily and on time unless excused, and maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
• Follow company safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Inspect the assigned forklift daily and notify appropriate personnel of safety or maintenance issues before driving it.
• Transfer materials throughout the facility and store new product in designated areas.
• Safely secure and load flatbed trucks as needed, where applicable.
• Follow forklift safety procedures, including procedures for replacing empty propane tanks.
• Wrap finished product for shipping where applicable.
• Load and unload trucks with finished goods.
• Maintain security of the loading zone.
• Retrieve pallets.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed