Forklift Operator I

NFI; New Galilee (Beaver County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely move and count warehouse merchandise in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will operate material handling equipment, perform accurate pre-operation inspections, and ensure inventory integrity through careful storage and retrieval.

You will also assist with order picking, loading outbound shipments, and maintaining documentation. Proficiency with basic Excel and RF scanning will support daily tasks and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operating experience.
• Must pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good customer service and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures.
• Performs pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stacks and stores merchandise using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment.
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves products to storage locations.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment per customer and operational requirements.
• Verifies correct quantity and product type is loaded and shipped.
• Performs order picking accurately and timely.
• Moves product from staging or storage into trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security.
• Assists with physical and cycle counts as directed.
• Ensures inventory rotation per company standards.
• Uses RF scanning to support accurate inventory management.
• Reports safety concerns to management promptly.
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Overview

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolutionUses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies
• $18.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-839