1st Shift Forklift Operator - Load, Unload & Quality Checks

Carpenter Canada Co.; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. The role focuses on safely unloading/loading trucks, performing final quality checks, and loading trailers per customer specifications.

Qualifications include forklift certification, basic reading/writing/math skills, and prior forklift experience. On-the-job training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies long-term career opportunities in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• On‑the‑job training provided; prior forklift experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trucks safely and efficiently and perform final quality check on finished product.
• Load trailers in proper sequence and record transactions in inventory control system.
• Lockout trailers before loading and unlock after loading; verify trucks loaded correctly.
• Move stock in loading area and run manifest and bills of lading.
• Handle bedding goods up to 75 lbs; read a tape measure and interpret measurements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Basic computer literacy

Reading/writing/math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Co. is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. The role focuses on safely unloading/loading trucks, performing final quality checks, and loading trailers per customer specifications.

Qualifications include forklift certification, basic reading/writing/math skills, and prior forklift experience. On-the-job training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies long-term career opportunities in a stable environment.