Forklift Operator / Order Picker / Pallet Jack Operator
Forklift Operator / Order Picker / Pallet Jack Operator
Job Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Lunch: 1 Hour
Starting Pay: $18.50–$19.00/hour
Pay Increase: Review after 90 days; exceptional performance may increase pay to $20–$21/hour
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Order Picker / Pallet Jack Operator to support daily warehouse operations. The majority of the position will involve operating a sit-down electric Toyota forklift, with additional responsibilities for order picking using an electric pallet jack.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to accurately pick and stage orders according to SKU numbers, item numbers, and pallet locations.
Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down electric Toyota forklift approximately 70% of the time
- Safely move, load, unload, and position materials throughout the warehouse
- Operate an electric pallet jack for order picking
- Pick orders accurately using SKU numbers and item numbers
- Ensure pallets are placed in their designated numbered locations
- Handle and move boxes of tile and other warehouse materials
- Follow warehouse safety procedures and operating requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and management
- Perform other warehouse duties as needed
Qualifications
- 3+ years of forklift operating experience required
- Previous experience operating a sit-down electric forklift
- Toyota forklift experience preferred
- Current forklift certification required; additional certification will be provided on-site
- Experience operating an electric pallet jack
- Experience with order picking and warehouse operations
- Ability to accurately read and match SKU numbers and item numbers
- Ability to lift and handle boxes of tile and other materials
- Dependable and reliable
- Team-oriented and able to work well with coworkers and management
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Steel-toed shoes required