Forklift Operator (Cocoa location)

Manpower; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Cocoa, FL seeks a Forklift Operator to join the warehouse operations team. You will operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials, supporting staging and timely order flow.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting production needs. Steel-toe boots are required, and you may be scheduled SUN through FRI with Saturday off and one additional weekday off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Emphasizes safe work practices in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Steel-toe boots required for the role.
• Availability to work SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI with Saturday off and one weekday off.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials.
• Follow warehouse procedures to support staging and timely order flow.
• Maintain safe working practices around people, equipment, and changing priorities.
• Be ready to work overtime if needed to support operational demands.
• Report to the shift promptly after background check and drug test are cleared.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Reliability

Overtime willingness

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Our client, logistics and warehouse operations is seeking a Forklift Operator (Cocoa location) to join their team. As a Forklift Operator (Cocoa location), you will be part of the warehouse operations supporting material handling and shipping/receiving. The ideal candidate will have focus on safe operations, reliability in a fast-paced environment, and the drive to meet production needs which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Forklift Operator (Cocoa location)

Location: Cocoa, FL

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Follow warehouse procedures to support accurate staging and timely order flow.
• Maintain safe working practices while working around people, equipment, and changing priorities.
• Be ready to work overtime if needed to support operational demands.
• Report to the shift promptly after background check and drug test are cleared (no orientation).

What's Needed?

• Ability to work the 7:00 PM shift and stay productive through the end of the shift.
• Steel-toe boots required for the role.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.
• Comfort working without an orientation and following instructions on day one.
• Availability to work the scheduled days: SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI (Saturday off, plus one additional day off during the week).

What's in it for me?

• Clear expectations and direct start to the shift once screening is complete.
• Opportunity to contribute to warehouse operations in a hands-on, equipment-focused role.
• Consistent schedule with Saturday off and one additional day off during the week.
• A role that rewards safety, focus, and dependability.
• Support from a recruiting team to help you get moving quickly through the process.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.