1st Forklift Operator

Peoplelink, LLC; Walton (KY); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Climate-controlled facility

Full benefits

401K

Profit sharing

Direct Deposit

Descripción de la vacante

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, in partnership with a Walton, KY logistics company, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team in a climate-controlled facility. The role is a 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a pay rate of $19.50 per hour.

The position includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with profit sharing and opportunities for raises after 90 days. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and pass drug screening.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in non-temperature controlled environment.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently per safety policies.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transport to designated area.
• Check inbound/outbound items for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Keep the facility clean, neat, and orderly.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Forklift experience

Physical stamina

OT availability

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

WMS

RF equipment

Forklift certification

Descripción del empleo

1st Forklift Operator Logistics & Supply Chain Walton , KY Contract to Hire Oct 14, 2026

Forklift Operator

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, in partnership with a logistics company in the Walton, KY area, is seeking a forklift operator to join their team! This is a climate-controlled facility offering a wide range of perks such as full benefits, 401K, and profit sharing!

Forklift Operator Job Summary:

• 1st Shift: M-F, 7am-3:30pm | $19.50

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1-year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift to 50 pounds and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

• Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Why Peoplelink?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• Direct Deposit Programs
• Full benefits available
• 401K, Profit Sharing and raises available after 90 days!

Peoplelink, LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Peoplelink LLC’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. Peoplelink, LLC is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.

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