Fork Lift Operator/Warehouse Associate

Five Star Trucking; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Trucking is seeking a forklift operator to safely move materials between unloading, loading, and storage areas. You will load/unload freight from trucks, apply proper loading techniques, and help maintain accurate weight distribution to ensure legal truck weights.

You will also inspect equipment and coordinate with supervisors to keep operations running smoothly. Ideal candidates are physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, work well in a fast-paced team, and can follow safety

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required (preference for certification).
• Must handle objects carefully to avoid damage or scratches.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply).
• Team-oriented with ability to work with supervision and other staff.
• Comfortable in a high-speed, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of forklifts for transferring materials.
• Operate forklift to load and unload freight from trucks.
• Apply proper loading techniques and ensure correct weight distribution for legal truck weight.
• Label, organize, and secure loads and stored materials.
• Perform routine pre- and post-inspections on forklifts.
• Report any product damage, equipment faults, or safety hazards.
• Coordinate with supervisors, dispatch, and other staff on unloading/loading operations.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area and assist with facility upkeep.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team player

Math proficiency

Physically capable

Fast-paced environment

Careful handling

Job description

Description

• Safe and efficient operation of forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, loading, and storage areas.
• Operating forklift to both load and unload freight from trucks
• Strong understanding of proper loading techniques and weight distribution of trailers to ensure trucks maintain legal weight.
• Labeling loads, organizing and securing stored materials.
• Perform routine post and pre inspections to forklifts to ensure suitable working condition.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, or skids, if necessary
• Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to products, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
• Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors, managers, dispatch and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards in the work area. Assist with facility cleanup and grounds maintenance.
• Performing other duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous experience of forklift operation
• Must take full care of objects while transporting and avoid any breakage, damage or scratch.
• Should be physically capable to lift up to 50lbs with or without equipment when necessary.
• Excellent team player, works well together with others
• Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Prior Forklift Certification preferred