Forklift Operator

New Leaf Services; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare benefits

Referral bonus

Financial benefits

Team environment

Job summary

New Leaf Services in Santa Teresa, NM is hiring for Stand-Up Forklift Operators. This full-time role includes weekly pay, healthcare options, and an employee referral program. Immediate start and a safety-focused environment are emphasized to support production and warehouse operations.

Operators will safely operate stand-up forklifts, load/unload pallets, and assist with receiving, storage, and shipping. Valid forklift certification or recent experience is required, with strict adherence to

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification or recent experience operating stand-up lifts
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and adherence to OSHA-aligned procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Knowledge of warehouse safety protocols and equipment checks
• Experience in logistics or distribution environment preferred
• Must have a valid ID or work permit
• 7-year background check for violent crime, sex offenses, and larceny

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift equipment safely and efficiently at all times
• Load and unload pallets, freight, and materials with proper handling techniques
• Move product to designated storage locations following warehouse flow procedures
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipping tasks
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all warehouse safety rules and PPE requirements
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Skills

Forklift certification

Safety compliance

Endurance

Hazard awareness

ID/work permit

Background check

Job description

Looking for a reliable full-time position with weekly pay and a consistent schedule?

New Leaf Services is currently hiring Forklift Operators for our Santa Teresa, NM location. This is a great opportunity for dependable individuals seeking immediate work, great benefits, and paychecks paid out every week.

What We Offer:

• Starting pay of $15.50/hour
• Weekly pay
• Healthcare benefit options
• Employee referral bonus program
• Financial benefit opportunities
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

We're focused on creating opportunities for our employees and providing a workplace where hard work is recognized and rewarded. We are committed to diversity, transparency, and radical employee empowerment through economic opportunity and the result is one of the LOWEST turnover rates in the United States!

Now hiring immediately for our Santa Teresa, NM location.

Schedule Available:

• Shift times will be discussed during interview.
• $100 referral bonus for each person that you bring on with you!

The Stand-Up Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating stand-up lift equipment to move, stage, load, and unload materials within a warehouse environment. This role supports daily production, inventory flow, and inbound/outbound operations while maintaining strict safety standards.

• Operate stand-up forklift equipment safely and efficiently at all times
• Load and unload pallets, freight, and materials with proper handling techniques
• Move product to designated storage locations following warehouse flow procedures
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipping tasks
• Perform daily equipment inspections and immediately report any issues
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all warehouse safety rules, PPE requirements, speed limits, and equipment operating guidelines Identify unsafe conditions and communicate hazards to leads or supervisors
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid forklift certification or recent experience operating stand-up lifts
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and adherence to OSHA-aligned procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
• Knowledge of warehouse safety protocols, equipment checks, and hazard awareness
• Experience in a logistics or distribution environment preferred
• Must have a valid ID or work permit.
• 7-year background check for violent crime, sex offenses, and larceny.