Certified Forklift Operator

Your Employment Solutions; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Employment Solutions in Olive Branch, MS is seeking an Equipment Operator for 2nd shift, offering $20.00 per hour. The role involves operating forklifts and reach trucks in a high-volume warehouse, with a Monday–Thursday schedule and OT on Fridays.

Candidates must hold a valid forklift certification and a clean driver’s license, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. RF techs and safety-compliant individuals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid forklift certification.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and operate equipment for the full duration of your shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks, reach trucks, walkie riders, hand jacks, and carts to process orders and support daily warehouse operations.
• Work at heights up to 32 feet operating reach trucks and other elevated equipment.
• Use RF terminals to support inventory control and company operating systems.
• Follow all OSHA, state, and company safety regulations — including proper PPE and safety harness/lanyard requirements.
• Report safety violations and potential hazards to supervisory staff.
• Cross-train in other warehouse roles as business needs require.
• Assist the maintenance team on projects that require motorized equipment support.
• Meet established production, safety, and service level standards each shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Safety awareness

Tools

RF terminals

Reach truck

Job description

We're hiring an Equipment Operator in Olive Branch, MS to join our warehouse distribution center on 2nd shift — and we're paying $20/hour to start. If you're comfortable behind the wheel of a forklift or reach truck and want a consistent Monday-Thursday schedule, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a high-volume operation.

What You'll Do

• Operate powered industrial trucks, reach trucks, walkie riders, hand jacks, and carts to process orders and support daily warehouse operations
• Work at heights up to 32 feet operating reach trucks and other elevated equipment
• Use RF terminals to support inventory control and company operating systems
• Follow all OSHA, state, and company safety regulations — including proper PPE and safety harness/lanyard requirements
• Report safety violations and potential hazards to supervisory staff
• Cross-train in other warehouse roles as business needs require
• Assist the maintenance team on projects that require motorized equipment support
• Meet established production, safety, and service level standards each shift

What You Bring

Required

• Must have a valid forklift certification
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and operate equipment for the full duration of your shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred

• Previous forklift or powered industrial truck experience in a warehouse or distribution center
• Familiarity with distribution processes such as picking, packing, put-away, and replenishment
• Experience using RF scanning equipment

Schedule & Shift

Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM + OT Fridays

Pay & Compensation

$20.00 per hour

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