Day Shift Forklift Operator | Growth & Team Focus

Sunland Logistics Solutions; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunland Logistics Solutions in Louisville, KY is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform manual loading and unloading of freight using pallet jack, hand truck or forklift. This full-time, day-shift role requires attention to safety and accuracy in handling cargo.

Duties include checking in merchandise, matching orders, recording counts, and ensuring proper storage. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to read and interpret basic documents and orders.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using pallet jack, hand truck or forklift.
• Check in merchandise and match purchase orders to sales orders.
• Read customer orders to determine items to move or ship.
• Verify counts and condition of cargo; record results.
• Sort cargo by account or location and store properly.
• Perform routine warehouse maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist in outbound audits and quality control.

Skills

Forklift use

Pallet jack

English fluency

Reading/writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

GED or higher

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Sunland Logistics Solutions in Louisville, KY is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform manual loading and unloading of freight using pallet jack, hand truck or forklift. This full-time, day-shift role requires attention to safety and accuracy in handling cargo.

Duties include checking in merchandise, matching orders, recording counts, and ensuring proper storage. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily warehouse operations.