Forklift Operator and Loader

Coastal Elite Pro; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Springfield, Missouri is seeking an Outbound Freight Associate to prepare outbound freight for shipment by moving and loading products into trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling as needed. You will load and secure pallets, verify trailer readiness, and maintain a clean, safe workspace in a multi-temperature warehouse while meeting productivity and accuracy targets.

Join a fast-paced team focused on safe operations, precise loading, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Ability to perform manual lifting and pallet handling.
• Strong attention to detail for loading and pallet securing.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness in a multi-temperature environment.

Responsibilities

• Load products into trailers and stage outbound freight accurately.
• Secure pallets to ensure safe transport.
• Verify trailer condition prior to loading.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Work in a multi-temperature warehouse while following applicable procedures.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards throughout the outbound process.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual lifting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Multi-temperature environment

Job description

Outbound Freight Associate

Responsible for preparing outbound freight for shipment by moving and loading products into trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling as needed.

Outbound Freight Associate

Responsible for preparing outbound freight for shipment by moving and loading products into trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling as needed.

Key Duties

• Load products into trailers and stage outbound freight accurately.
• Secure pallets to ensure safe transport.
• Verify trailer condition prior to loading.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Work in a multi-temperature warehouse while following applicable procedures.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards throughout the outbound process.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Comfort with manual lifting and pallet handling.
• Attention to detail for accurate loading and pallet securing.
• Strong commitment to safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-temperature environment.