Forklift Operator

Pay Rate: $17 per hour / temp to perm

Monday – Friday 6:30am -3:00pm

AForkliftOperatorisresponsibleforsafelyoperatingforkliftsandothermaterialhandlingequipmenttomove,load,unload,andorganizematerialsinwarehouses,factories,constructionsites,andotherindustrialsettings.

KeyResponsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other industrial vehicles to transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Load and unload deliveries from trucks and trailers, ensuring pallets and materials are positioned safely and securely.
• Manage inventory by scanning, labeling, and tracking items using RF scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS),.
• Prepare and secure loads, verify pallet stability, and ensure proper wrapping or shrink-wrapping before movement.
• Transport raw materials to workstations and return finished goods to staging areas.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and complete OSHA-required daily checks.
• Identify workplace hazards, report damages, and adhere to safety protocols and company policies.
• Support warehouse operations such as picking, packing, order staging, and trailer loading.
• tate stock using FIFO methods and assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.

RequiredSkillsandQualifications

• Valid forklift certification and experience operating industrial vehicles.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail for safe operation near shelves and other workers.
• Physical stamina and good condition to handle lifting, standing, and moving materials.
• Basic mathematical aptitude and organizational skills for inventory management.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanning equipment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.