Certified Forklift Driver (Cherry Picker)

Crafts Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafts Group in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring a Certified Forklift (Cherry Picker) Driver for a full-time on-site role. You will safely operate a cherry picker, move inventory, and support loading, unloading, and replenishment tasks.

Ideal candidates have current forklift certification, attention to detail, and a proven track record in warehouse processes. The position offers a daytime schedule, with overtime as needed, and employee discounts across Local Crafts brands.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift certification and cherry picker experience.
• Safe operation at elevated heights.
• Attention to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow warehouse processes.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cherry picker and other authorized material-handling equipment
• Retrieve, place, and move inventory between product locations
• Load, unload, stack, and relocate product safely and accurately
• Inspect equipment before use and report safety or maintenance concerns
• Replenish picking locations and verify product, quantities, and locations
• Report inventory discrepancies or damage and maintain a safe, organized work area

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Inventory accuracy

Tools

Cherry picker

Forklift

Job description

Certified Forklift Driver (Cherry Picker)

6100 Manufacturing Regular Full-Time Grand Prairie, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1052

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Now Hiring | Hiring Event

Hiring Event

Certified Forklift (Cherry Picker) Driver

Warehouse • Grand Prairie, TX • On-site

Come meet our team and learn more about this opportunity.

At Local Crafts, we're the creative force behind some of the most beloved names in crafting — Connecting Threads, Superior Threads, Knit Picks, Crochet.com, Jimmy Beans Wool and Berroco. From our own workshops to trusted partners around the globe, we design and curate products makers reach for every day: the fabrics, threads, yarns, and tools that turn ideas into finished pieces.

We're hosting a hiring event for Certified Forklift (Cherry Picker) Drivers at our Grand Prairie warehouse! We're looking for safety-minded, dependable people with current forklift certification and cherry picker experience. Come meet our team and learn more about the role.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a cherry picker and other authorized material-handling equipment
• Retrieve, place, and move inventory between product locations
• Load, unload, stack, and relocate product safely and accurately
• Inspect equipment before use and report safety or maintenance concerns
• Replenish picking locations and verify product, quantities, and locations
• Report inventory discrepancies or damage and maintain a safe, organized work area

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience operating a cherry picker required
• Comfort operating equipment at elevated heights
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy
• Ability to follow warehouse processes and safety procedures
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a team-focused approach
• Previous warehouse, distribution, inventory, or replenishment experience preferred

You’ll Thrive Here If

• You put safety first every time equipment is operated
• You are confident operating a cherry picker at elevated heights
• You pay close attention to product numbers, quantities, and warehouse locations
• You work efficiently without sacrificing safety or accuracy
• You communicate inventory or safety concerns quickly
• You enjoy supporting receiving, replenishment, and fulfillment teams

Additional Information

• On-site. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-6:00 PM; overtime and weekends as needed
• Target hourly salary: $19.00-$21.00
• Employee discounts across all Local Crafts brands: Connecting Threads, Superior Threads, Knit Picks, Crochet.com, and Berroco
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
• Physical requirements: Comfort operating a cherry picker at elevated heights and handling warehouse product safely