Forklift Operator

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in Belleville, MI is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials within the warehouse. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to operate warehouse equipment. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, inventory control, and maintaining a clean work area. A forklift certification is required, or the ability to attain certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Current forklift certification required or ability to become certified within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate power-operated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks with accuracy.
• Maintain warehouse order and cleanliness.
• Update Warehouse Management System with completed transactions.
• Assist with inventory counting and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Basic math and reading skills

Attention to detail

Team building skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Operator

Role Summary: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate moving, locating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power‑operated equipment.

Key Results Area

• Safe and efficient operation of all power‑operated equipment that requires certification
• Safe and efficient movement of the product, including loading and unloading of trucks
• Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift
• Label and prepare items for shipment
• Work with inventory control on correct product placement
• Complete required paperwork and project time‑tracking documentation
• Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
• Ensure all items not required in the short term are restocked according to established procedures
• Update the Warehouse Management System (WMS) with the transactions completed
• Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery changing procedures
• Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick‑ups and deliveries
• Aid in cycle counting and periodic inventories
• Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, and work instructions (ISO standards where applicable)
• All other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required
• Forklift experience required
• Current forklift certification and/or the ability to become certified within 30 days is required
• Basic math and reading skills
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions
• Able to pay attention to details to ensure accuracy
• Strong team building skills and able to work well as part of a team
• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team‑lift environment
• Physically able to lift, carry, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time, and able to handle heights