Forklift Operator

Atterro; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-focused warehouse environment

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Forklift Operator in Elizabethtown, PA. The role offers a pay rate of $19.50 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. You will safely operate forklifts and support warehouse operations.

Candidates should have at least 2 years forklift experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to record quality data and maintain records. The job emphasizes quality control, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry and reporting.
• Able to identify defects and quality issues.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on finished goods and materials.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Operate forklift to move materials safely.
• Support shipping, receiving and inventory accuracy.
• Assist with quality investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality documentation

Data entry

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator
Location: Elizabethtown, PA
Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour
Schedule:Monday - Friday | 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Respect the Ride. Drive the Floor.
Forklift pros wanted. This is your kind of job.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Elizabethtown where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, this opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of quality control processes, inspection procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain inspection and quality records.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift experience required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, quality control, or inspection environment preferred.
• Experience identifying defects, non-conforming materials, and quality issues.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry, quality documentation, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience using Excel, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and other quality tracking tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality and compliance.
• Ability to follow established procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and move materials as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong visual acuity for conducting inspections and identifying defects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy.

Job Duties

• Perform quality inspections on finished goods, raw materials, and work-in-process products to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records and reports.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials and products.
• Support corrective action processes and assist with quality investigations.
• Verify products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and quality expectations.
• Communicate quality concerns to production, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials and support quality inspection activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and contribute to a safe and organized work environment.
• Assist with audits, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

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What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

A Forklift Operator helps maintain organized warehouse operations through safe operation of forklifts and efficient movement of inventory throughout the facility. This role combines equipment expertise with warehouse organization and operational awareness.

The Forklift Operator supports receiving, storage, production, and shipping through accurate material handling while maintaining workplace safety and inventory accuracy. Dependable work habits contribute directly to warehouse success.

This profession offers rewarding opportunities for individuals who enjoy warehouse equipment and logistics.