Forklift Operator

supply-chain; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

supply-chain is seeking a Forklift Operator for its New Whiteland, IN location. This role involves moving stock within a fast-paced, team-oriented warehouse environment. Duties include loading and unloading shipments using different types of forklifts and ensuring inventory accuracy.

The ideal candidate should have a forklift operator certificate and prefer six months of relevant experience. Employees benefit from medical coverage, PTO, a 401(k), and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within 30 days.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using various types of forklifts.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials neatly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

Inventory accuracy

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Position

Forklift Operator

Shift

First Shift 1B Tue – Fri 6:00 am – 4:00 pm

Pay

$20.50

Role Purpose

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. They load and unload shipments of various sizes, and may use stand‑up, sit‑down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team‑oriented, fast‑paced and safety‑focused. We move products that people need and want.

Key Accountabilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80 % of the shift
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product are loaded
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards
• Verify load accuracy; check load count, stability, and product damage, and report variances as necessary
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Assist in physical inventories
• Complete daily inspection of equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift‑training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Six months warehouse experience (preferred)
• Six months forklift operation experience

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months' experience operating stand‑up material‑handling equipment is required, especially stand‑up Dock Stocker and Reach Truck; preference for candidates with this experience
• Experience operating other material‑handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, sit‑down, clamp, or electric pallet jack is a plus

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.