Forklift Operator

Jobtailor; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Daily pay access

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term career advancement

Great team environment

Job summary

48forty Solutions in Brooksville, FL is looking for a Forklift Operator to manage pallets and materials efficiently within a warehouse setting. The role demands adherence to safety standards while operating equipment, repairing pallets, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification, and experience in similar fields. The position offers competitive hourly pay, potential overtime, and various benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of forklift experience.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, or construction strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment.
• Operate forklifts with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures.
• Hand-sort wooden pallets when required.
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required.
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment.

Job description

Overview

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements. You may also sort pallets by hand and repair damaged wooden pallets. This role is vital to the success of our Relogistics site!

Hourly Pay: $17.50/hr.

Shift(s): 1st Shift: Tuesday‑Friday 5:00am‑3:00pm; 3rd Shift: Saturday‑Monday 4:00am‑4:00pm

Location: Brooksville, FL 34602

What You’ll Do

• Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
• Operate forklifts with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Hand‑sort wooden pallets when required
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, or construction strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in a labor‑intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, holiday pay, and daily pay – access to your earned wages before payday
• Referral bonuses
• Long‑term career advancement
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and short‑term & long‑term disability insurance for eligible full‑time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Great team environment

What It’s Like

Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America, providing end‑to‑end pallet solutions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions (heat, cold, air particulate)
• Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
• Noise level in the work environment depends on location
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, and color vision
• May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. and 75 lbs

Relogistics is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $17.50 - USD $17.50 / hr.