Forklift Operator (All Shifts)

AAON, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a Warehouse/Material Handler to operate forklifts and support production through loading, unloading, and moving materials within a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, load optimization, and accurate handling of items across the warehouse and loading areas. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of forklift experience in industrial settings, are able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for lengthy periods, and can pass drug and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months forklift driving experience, preferably in a warehouse or industrial setting.
• Ability to regularly lift 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 95% of work days.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, ship, and receive warehouse items.
• Optimize loads to improve operational efficiency.
• Secure loads to machinery before transportation.
• Inspect loads for accuracy and safely navigate within the facility.
• Assist production activities as needed.
• Manually or mechanically move materials from pallets and other transport devices.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Warehouse operations

Loading/unloading

Job description

Job Description

Operate industrial trucks, tractors, cranes, manlifts, or forklifts to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

Essential Job Functions

• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely navigate around the warehouse or facility
• Perform variety of routine tasks to assist in production activities
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
• Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
• Arrange sheet metal in warehouse

Preferred Education and Experience

The individual will have a minimum of 6 months forklift diving experience, preferably in a warehouse or industrial setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration Requirements

• License(s): None
• Certification(s): None
• Other Certifications: Forklift, Man lift, Tractor
• Ability to regularly lift 25-50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 95% of work days
• Ability to pass a drug test/background check

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a manufacturing facility and regularly be exposed to:

• Humidity, loud noises, dirt
• Varying and extreme temperatures
• Sheet Metal
• Forklift traffic

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Company

At AAON and BASX, we’re driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting‑edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories—where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long‑term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.