Forklift Operator

LKQ Corporation • Nampa, ID

7d • $19 - $20

About The Position

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator to pick and stock parts using an order picker or forklift. The role involves accurately handling products and materials throughout the facility, following inventory-control instructions, and observing equipment safety requirements. The position pays $19–$20 per hour, depending on experience.

This role is not responsible for supervising employees. Work is performed under guidance and priorities provided by a supervisor or manager, using standard procedures and clear directions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and clear directions, with guidance and assignments provided by a supervisor or manager.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and, on occasion, up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities, including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and assume awkward positions; work may involve hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment, PPE, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate an order picker or forklift, ensuring the safety harness is securely in place.
• Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on and off trailers and between designated facility areas.
• Move parts and other materials around the facility using pallets and crates.
• Stack loads in the correct storage bays according to inventory-control instructions.
• Place parts into inventory.
• Read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• PNC Daily Pay option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED