Forklift Operator

Surge; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in West Jefferson, OH. The ideal candidate will have forklift or reach truck experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role moves, loads, and organizes materials while ensuring safety procedures are followed. You will operate a forklift/reach truck, assist with shipping/receiving, and keep an organized workspace on the 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift or reach truck experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail and dependability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing to work the scheduled 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and/or reach truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload materials, products, and shipments.
• Move and stage materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pull and place inventory in designated locations.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and general warehouse activities.
• Verify product and material quantities as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and operating procedures.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reach truck experience

Safety conscious

Warehouse experience

Material handling

Attention to detail

Team player

1st shift

Job description

Forklift Operator

Pay: $21.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in West Jefferson, OH. The ideal candidate will have previous forklift and/or reach truck experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This position is responsible for safely moving, loading, unloading, and organizing materials throughout the warehouse while maintaining accuracy and following all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and/or reach truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload materials, products, and shipments.
• Move and stage materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pull and place inventory in designated locations.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and general warehouse activities.
• Verify product and material quantities as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and operating procedures.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift or reach truck experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail and dependability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing to work the scheduled 1st shift.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity
• Consistent 1st shift schedule
• Competitive pay
• Opportunity to utilize your forklift/reach truck experience
• Fast-paced warehouse environment

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