Forklift Operator I

Rebel Athletic; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company-paid holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Rebel Athletic is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely move materials in our warehouse, support shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks, and maintain high safety and accuracy standards. You will work closely with the warehouse team to receive, stage, and store products while supporting daily production timelines.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and attention to detail, with on-site, full-time hours and potential overtime during peak periods. Prior forklift experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–1 year of warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, or similar experience.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when moving, staging, and storing inventory.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, bills of lading, packing lists, and inventory documents.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to regularly lift and move approximately 20–50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment to load, unload, move, and stage materials.
• Transport products and pallets throughout the warehouse according to operational needs.
• Safely stack, retrieve, and store products within designated warehouse rack systems.
• Perform daily equipment inspections before use.
• Promptly report equipment maintenance needs, damage, hazards, or safety concerns.
• Follow all company safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Assist with receiving inbound shipments and unloading materials.
• Verify received quantities against bills of lading, packing lists, and other receiving documentation.
• Stage pallets and products for picking, packing, and shipping.
• Support the movement of completed orders to designated staging and shipping areas.
• Help ensure materials are available where needed to support daily order fulfillment.
• Move and store inventory in designated warehouse locations accurately.
• Assist with cycle counts and basic inventory tasks as assigned.
• Support accurate product placement and inventory organization.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse work areas.
• Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies or product damage to management.
• Support general warehouse activities when forklift or equipment operation is not required.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse team members to meet daily operational and shipping goals.
• Prioritize assigned tasks to support production schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the workday.
• Perform other warehouse duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Operate forklifts & pallet jacks

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Reading work orders & docs

Physical stamina (20-50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Barcode systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Role Summary

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials throughout Rebel Athletic’s warehouse using forklifts and other powered industrial equipment. This role supports daily shipping, receiving, inventory, storage, and order fulfillment activities while maintaining Rebel Athletic’s safety, accuracy, and quality standards.

This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who is safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented. The Forklift Operator I works closely with the warehouse team to ensure products are received, moved, staged, and stored accurately while supporting daily production and shipping timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Forklift and Equipment Operations

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment to load, unload, move, and stage materials
• Transport products and pallets throughout the warehouse according to operational needs
• Safely stack, retrieve, and store products within designated warehouse rack systems
• Perform daily equipment inspections before use
• Promptly report equipment maintenance needs, damage, hazards, or safety concerns
• Follow all company safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines

Shipping, Receiving and Order Fulfillment

• Assist with receiving inbound shipments and unloading materials
• Verify received quantities against bills of lading, packing lists, and other receiving documentation
• Stage pallets and products for picking, packing, and shipping
• Support the movement of completed orders to designated staging and shipping areas
• Help ensure materials are available where needed to support daily order fulfillment

Inventory and Warehouse Organization

• Move and store inventory in designated warehouse locations accurately
• Assist with cycle counts and basic inventory tasks as assigned
• Support accurate product placement and inventory organization
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse work areas
• Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies or product damage to management

Warehouse Operations and Team Support

• Support general warehouse activities when forklift or equipment operation is not required
• Work collaboratively with warehouse team members to meet daily operational and shipping goals
• Prioritize assigned tasks to support production schedules and deadlines
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the workday
• Perform other warehouse duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0–1 year of warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, or similar experience
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation
• High attention to detail and accuracy when moving, staging, and storing inventory
• Ability to read and understand work orders, bills of lading, packing lists, and inventory documents
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Dependable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to regularly lift and move approximately 20–50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating sit‑down or stand‑up forklifts in a warehouse environment
• Familiarity with RF scanners and barcode systems
• Experience with warehouse or inventory management systems
• Experience in apparel, distribution, or high‑volume fulfillment environments

Compensation Range

Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.

Benefits Highlights

At Rebel Athletic, we offer a benefits package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company‑paid holidays available immediately upon hire
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
• Voluntary benefit options including supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and additional coverages
• 401(k) plan with company match

Benefit eligibility and effective dates are based on company policy and plan requirements.

Working Conditions

• On‑site work schedule in a warehouse environment
• Full‑time role with standard scheduled hours and occasional overtime during peak periods
• Regular operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment
• Exposure to moving equipment, warehouse traffic, loading docks, and varying temperatures
• Requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and other physical activity
• Regularly requires lifting and moving products and materials weighing approximately 20–50 pounds
• Fast‑paced environment requiring strong safety awareness, attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
• Regular interaction and collaboration with warehouse team members and management

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rebel Athletic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees who require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of any position should contact Human Resources.