Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving and to meet customer needs. Equipment may include standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment. The role also involves scanning products, printing labels, completing paperwork, using inventory management systems, following product rotation procedures, and performing cycle counts. The operator conducts daily forklift safety inspections, helps keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer requirements, and reports incidents to a supervisor. Housekeeping and other tasks may be assigned as needed. This position is not expected to travel. The approximate pay range is $17.94–$26.94. Benefits include medical insurance with HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts; supplemental insurance; dental and vision insurance; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave; a 401(k); paid time off; and 10 employer-paid holidays.
Requirements
- At least two years of prior forklift operating experience.
- Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
- Pass a background check and drug screen.
- Basic computer skills.
- Attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment, to move products or materials for distribution.
- Load, unload, and store products or materials.
- Stack or transport materials and products to designated areas.
- Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
- Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
- Follow product rotation procedures.
- Complete cycle counts as required.
- Perform daily forklift safety inspections using the Safety Checklist.
- Keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
- Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
- Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
- Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life and supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off, approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
- 10 employer-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
