Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

LS Solutions; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid training

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Safety shoe allowance

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Shift differential

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations in Milford, CT. You will operate forklifts, move merchandise, and maintain accurate inventory using warehouse tech.

This role emphasizes safety and efficiency; candidates should have at least one year of material handling experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to lift up to 60 lbs. We offer weekly pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of material handling equipment experience.
• Strong safety focus and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and transport merchandise with inventory tech.
• Stack/rotate products, replenish pick slots, stage goods, and load/unload trailers while following safety protocols.

Skills

Team orientation

Safety-focused

Follow procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Role

Forklift Operator supporting warehouse operations to ensure efficient product replenishment and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, transport merchandise, track inventory with technology, stack and rotate products, replenish pick slots, stage finished goods, load/unload trailers, and follow safety protocols.
• Handle products weighing 1-60 lbs, often lifting from floor to overhead, and work on multiple levels.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, with at least one year of material handling equipment experience, and a strong safety focus.

Skills & Attributes

Team-oriented, safety-conscious, able to follow operating procedures, and physically capable of standing, bending, pulling, and lifting during shifts.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25/hour plus shift differential
• incentive pay
• paid training
• weekly pay
• benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• PTO
• holiday pay
• safety shoe allowance
• career growth
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• employee discounts

Work Environment

Typically in grocery storage areas ranging from 50°-90°.