Forklift Operator

Surge; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator II to join our busy warehouse team in Las Vegas. This role focuses on safely operating material handling equipment to move, store, stage, load, and unload products throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include pre-operation inspections, RF scanning, inventory checks, and accurate order picking. High attention to detail and basic math and Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift/warehouse experience required.
• Must be able to obtain NFI forklift certification.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math and Excel skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment per procedures.
• Perform pre-operation inspections.
• Stack/store merchandise in designated racks.
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage.
• Pull, stage, and prepare products for outbound shipment.
• Verify product types and quantities for accurate loads.
• Perform order picking accurately.
• Move products from staging to trailers.
• Use RF scanning to track inventory.
• Assist with physical and cycle counts.
• Maintain proper product rotation.

Skills

Forklift/warehouse experience

Teamwork and communication

Basic math

Excel skills

RF scanners usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NFI forklift certification

Job description

Forklift Operator II – 1st Shift

Pay: $17.50/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator II to join a busy warehouse and distribution team. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating material handling equipment to move, store, stage, load, and unload products throughout the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment according to company procedures.
• Complete required pre-operation inspections before operating equipment.
• Stack and store merchandise safely in designated rack locations.
• Unload inbound shipments and transport products to assigned storage locations.
• Pull, stage, and prepare products for outbound shipment.
• Verify product type and quantities to ensure orders are loaded accurately.
• Perform order picking accurately and efficiently.
• Move products from staging and storage areas into trailers.
• Use RF scanning equipment to accurately track inventory and product movement.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Maintain proper product rotation.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift and warehouse distribution experience required.
• 2+ years of forklift/warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to successfully qualify for and complete NFI forklift certification.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills; Excel experience preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

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