ForceSource
Forklift Operator
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$37,440 – $43,680 / year
Location:
Ames, IA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
14 October 2026
What they need
Overview
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Forklift Operator and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient movement of materials within our warehouse. This energetic position offers the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment, manage inventory, and support warehouse distribution processes. We are seeking motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards while optimizing warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate various types of forklifts including reach trucks, cherry pickers, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, and pallet jacks to load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
- Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Manage inventory using warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning for logistics, and manual counting methods to track stock levels accurately.
- Assist with order picking, shippingreceiving, and material handling tasks to fulfill customer orders efficiently.
- Follow strict forklift safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to prevent accidents and promote a safe working environment.
- Support warehouse management by organizing storage areas, stacking pallets safely, and ensuring proper manual handling techniques are used during heavy lifting tasks.
- Collaborate with warehouse supervisors to coordinate distribution activities, optimize space utilization, and improve overall workflow.
Experience
- Proven experience operating forklift equipment such as reach trucks, cherry pickers, clamp trucks, or Hi-Lo forklifts in a warehouse or distribution setting.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning technology, and inventory management procedures.
- Knowledge of warehouse safety standards including OSHA regulations and forklift safety protocols.
- Experience with materials handling equipment operation like pallet jacks and lift trucks for heavy lifting tasks.
- Prior work in shippingreceiving environments with a focus on order picking, loadunload procedures, and manual handling techniques.
- Warehouse supervisor experience or familiarity with warehouse distribution processes is a plus.
- Strong basic math skills for inventory counts and measurements; ability to perform equipment repairs or troubleshoot minor issues is advantageous.
Join us as a Forklift Operator and become an essential part of our team dedicated to excellence in warehouse operations! Your expertise will help us deliver outstanding service while maintaining a safe and efficient workplace environment.
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