Forklift Driver

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the resort property management industry is hiring a Forklift Driver for their West Palm Beach location. The ideal candidate will load and unload materials while adhering to safety standards. A high school diploma, forklift certification, and experience driving industrial trucks are essential for this entry-level role, which offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sick time

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Current OSHA-compliant forklift certification.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from vehicles and stack them in designated areas.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Ensure a safe and injury-free working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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ELS is hiring for the position of Forklift Driver in West Palm Beach, Florida.

What You’ll Do

The Forklift Driver operates and manages industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries. This position moves these items to and from storage facilities, warehouses, machines, and vehicles while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Job Duties

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in designated areas.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify and report damages, shortages, and quality deficiencies as necessary.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance (e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment), and determine repair needs.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Ensure a safe, efficient, and injury-free working environment.

Experience & Skills You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent; combination of education and experience.
• Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts.
• Valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Current OSHA-compliant forklift certification.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail.
• Excellent physical condition; ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring good coordination and balance.
• Ability to assess weights, distances, and heights.
• Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonal weather variations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

Visit our website at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for more information about our resort communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all applicants.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Location: West Palm Beach, FL | Salary: $16.00-$18.00/hour | Posted: 1 week ago