Forklift Driver/Warehouse Worker

Pay: Based on Experience

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, and experienced Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing and warehouse team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience loading and unloading flatbed trailers and enclosed van trailers, handling palletized materials, and safely operating forklifts in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This position requires someone who can work efficiently, take initiative, and properly secure and position loads to prevent damage during transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load and unload flatbed trailers, dry van trailers, and delivery trucks.
• Properly position, balance, and stack materials on trailers to ensure safe transportation.
• Load trucks according to shipping instructions and delivery requirements.
• Unload incoming materials and place them in designated warehouse or production areas.
• Handle palletized products, raw materials, and finished goods without causing damage.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage and accuracy.
• Assist with organizing inventory and maintaining a clean, orderly warehouse.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Work closely with shipping, receiving, and production personnel to ensure trucks are loaded and unloaded efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Experience loading and unloading flatbed trailers required.
• Experience loading and unloading enclosed van trailers required.
• Proven ability to safely load trucks while maintaining proper weight distribution and load stability.
• Experience handling palletized freight in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Ability to work independently and follow shipping instructions.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a physically active industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of forklift experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Experience loading and unloading multiple trucks per day.
• Familiarity with proper freight securement and trailer loading procedures.
• Experience handling oversized, bulky, or irregularly shaped materials.
• Current forklift operator certification or documented training.

What We're Looking For

We need an operator who is comfortable working around trucks and trailers and understands how to safely and efficiently load different types of freight.

This is not an entry-level forklift position. Candidates must have actual experience loading and unloading trucks, particularly flatbed trailers and enclosed van trailers.

We value employees who are reliable, safety-minded, productive, and willing to help wherever needed.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through Indeed, including your previous forklift experience and the types of trucks and trailers you have worked with.

Applicants with flatbed and van trailer loading experience will receive priority consideration.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person