Forklift Operator – Dry Blending, 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to receive, store, and distribute materials within our facility. You will utilize industrial power equipment to move goods, follow SOPs, and ensure accurate, timely delivery to departments or shipping docks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of forklift experience, and forklift certification. Strong English skills and teamwork are required, with strict safety and pre-shift checks emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Forklift Operator role.
• Must understand oral and written English.
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
• Forklift certification required.
• Must have completed the Forklift I Matrices Sign-Off Sheets and approved by an Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and distribute material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts following SOPs for assigned area.
• Move materials to storage locations and to departments or shipping docks.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and maintain safety standards.
• Load/unload materials from pallets and transport devices.
• Weigh materials and record data on tags or labels.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Complete duties safely and professionally as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Forklift Certification

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Forklift Operator will be responsible for receiving, storing and distributing material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.
• Must be proficient in all Forklift Operating SOPs for assigned Warehouse area.
• Utilize industrial power equipment to raise and lower materials to storage locations.
• Deliver materials from storage/staging locations to the specified department or shipping dock.
• Able to take on multiple tasks while executing daily operations safely and professionally.
• Demonstrates safety and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times; including accurate completion of all pre-shift equipment checks.
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
• Wrap and placard materials accurately and appropriately prior to moving them to a storage area.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
• Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in a Forklift Operator role
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
• Forklift certification required
• Must have successfully completed the Forklift I Matrices Sign-Off Sheets and approved by an Operations Manager.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Forklift Operation and adherence to safety guidelines while efficiently managing material handling and distribution within a warehouse environment. Capable of performing routine maintenance on equipment and effectively communicating in a team setting.