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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Job Description

Job Description
High Reach Forklift Operator

Are you an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking reliable, safety-focused individuals to join a fast-paced warehouse team. If you have recent high reach forklift experience and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Job Responsibilities
  • Operate a high reach forklift to safely move products, materials, and equipment throughout the warehouse
  • Put away palletized products into elevated rack locations
  • Retrieve palletized materials from racking for order fulfillment and outbound shipments
  • Use RF scanners to accurately track inventory, quantities, and product conditions
  • Load and unload products from pallets, skids, and other material handling equipment
  • Complete daily forklift inspections and maintenance checklists
  • Monitor battery levels, maintain equipment batteries, and properly charge equipment at designated stations
  • Follow all warehouse safety policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
  • Assist with other warehouse equipment and material handling tasks as needed
Qualifications

✅ Minimum of 2 years of recent high reach forklift experience required

✅ Ability to safely work in a warehouse environment, including:

  • Cold storage temperatures as low as -20°ree;F
  • Dry storage temperatures up to 100°ree;F
  • Wearing required PPE and protective gear

✅ Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

✅ Basic math and inventory skills

✅ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

✅ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varying noise levels

✅ Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed

Ideal Candidate
  • Safety-conscious and dependable
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude
  • Experience working in warehouse, distribution, or logistics environments
  • Comfortable operating material handling equipment for extended periods

Ready to put your forklift skills to work? Apply today and take the next step in your career!

You should be proficient in:

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Material Handler Experience
  • Distribution Experience
  • Loading and Unloading Vehicles
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Heavy Material Handling
  • Forklift Licensed
  • Packaging Experience
  • Precision Measurement & Inspection
  • Refrigerated Warehouse Operations
  • Meets Physical Requirements
  • High School / GED
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Basic Computer Skills

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Posting ID: 1286473708 Posted: 2026-08-16 Job Title: High Reach Forklift