Forklift Driver II

Herff Jones; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Herff Jones in Indianapolis is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, move inventory, and ensure accurate order fulfillment.

Starting pay is $21 per hour. The role requires OSHA forklift certification and adherence to safety procedures, with physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and repetitive motions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts safely in a distribution center.
• Ability to load, unload, move, and stage products.
• Proficiency with Oracle and Excel.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely throughout the distribution center.
• Load, unload, move, and stage products and materials as needed.
• Retrieve and place inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Accurately transport products to support order fulfillment and shipping operations.
• Perform routine inventory movements while maintaining product quality and organization.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

About Herff Jones

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long‑term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for warehouse pick/pack duties, inventory related activities, and cross‑training opportunities in other departments. You will be required to abide by all Company and Federal (OSHA) requirements for forklift operator certification for double reach and stand‑up reach forklift trucks.

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Indianapolis

Starting Pay for position: $21

JOIN OUR TEAM!

What you’ll be doing on a daily basis:

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely throughout the distribution center.
• Load, unload, move, and stage products and materials as needed.
• Retrieve and place inventory in designated warehouse locations, including high-rack storage areas.
• Accurately transport products to support order fulfillment and shipping operations.
• Perform routine inventory movements while maintaining product quality and organization.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Work closely with team members to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Safely maneuver equipment in tight warehouse spaces while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and inventory.
• Utilize experience and confidence operating forklifts at elevated heights to accurately store and retrieve products from warehouse racking systems.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Inform and update management of shortages of stock needed for gravity feed conveyors.
• Maintain inventories of finished graduation apparel by color, size, and material.
• Responsible for correctly identifying and placing newly manufactured and returned items into proper storage areas.
• Responsible for stocking gravity feed conveyors.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential functions.
• Operate a personal computer and related software. Oracle, Excel, etc.
• Perform all functions/tasks within the Department.

Physical requirements include but not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal‑opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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