Forklift Operator

Gem State Staffing; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gem State Staffing is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Yard Laborer for a busy construction and masonry supply company in Meridian, Idaho. The role blends forklift operation with heavy yard and warehouse tasks, including stacking brick, building pallets, and loading materials.

The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Occasional overtime and weekends may be required to meet workload and orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience required.
• Able to perform physically demanding work and repetitive heavy lifting.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load and unload trucks, trailers, and customer vehicles.
• Build, stack, organize, and move pallets of brick, block, and other construction materials.
• Perform frequent heavy lifting and manual material handling throughout the shift.
• Hand-load smaller trucks and customer vehicles as needed.
• Organize inventory and maintain orderly storage areas throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Inspect materials for damage and quality concerns.
• Move pallets and supplies to designated yard locations.
• Remove and dispose of damaged or broken materials.
• Complete daily forklift safety inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Complete required paperwork and follow company safety procedures.
• Assist with general warehouse and yard duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Gem State Staffing is NOW HIRING an experienced Forklift Operator / Yard Laborer for a busy construction and masonry supply company in Meridian, Idaho! We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual who is comfortable operating a forklift while also performing physically demanding yard and warehouse duties. This is NOT a forklift-only position. A significant portion of the work involves hands-on physical labor, including stacking brick, building pallets, loading materials, and maintaining an organized yard. If you have forklift experience, enjoy staying active, and aren't afraid of hard work, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load and unload trucks, trailers, and customer vehicles.
• Build, stack, organize, and move pallets of brick, block, and other construction materials.
• Perform frequent heavy lifting and manual material handling throughout the shift.
• Hand-load smaller trucks and customer vehicles as needed.
• Organize inventory and maintain orderly storage areas throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Inspect materials for damage and quality concerns.
• Move pallets and supplies to designated yard locations.
• Remove and dispose of damaged or broken materials.
• Complete daily forklift safety inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Complete required paperwork and follow company safety procedures.
• Assist with general warehouse and yard duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience REQUIRED.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks or handling building materials preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing physically demanding work and repetitive heavy lifting.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to safety and proper material-handling procedures.
• Dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to assist with general labor duties when not operating a forklift.
• Availability to work overtime and occasional weekends when needed.

Pay & Schedule

Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM start time
End times vary based on workload and customer orders, potentially as late as 6:00 PM
Approximately 50 hours per week

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location

In person