Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift d 

Benefits package including medical, d 

Medical employee-only premium less

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in a fast-paced environment. You will load/unload, inspect, and move goods while following safety policies and using RF scanners and WMS.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work overtime. Forklift certification and RF/WMS familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in a non-temperature controlled warehouse.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Forklift certification is preferred/required.
• Experience with RF equipment and WMS is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently according to site policies.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated areas.
• Check inbound/outbound items for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to maintain operations.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly facility; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF equipment familiarity

WMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

RF equipment

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Short term disability

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

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Summary

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site‑specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1‑year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Helpful Experience (Not Required): Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high‑volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family‑owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family‑owned third‑party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity.

Will you join us? Explore what it’s like to work at Saddle Creek by reading our Associates’ Stories blog. You can also learn more about Saddle Creek careers, our culture and the opportunities available across our organization.

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