Forklift Operator I — Growth, Benefits & Inventory Impact

NFI; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator I to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise in the warehouse. You will operate forklifts and may perform order filling or checking while upholding safety and accuracy standards.

Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, pre-operation inspections, inventory accuracy, order picking, loading shipments, and using RF scanners. A high school diploma, forklift experience, and NFI certification are preferred; competitive hourly pay

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures.
• Complete and document required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stacks and stores merchandise 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 resolution.
• Uses 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning devices

Job description

NFI is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator I to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise in the warehouse. You will operate forklifts and may perform order filling or checking while upholding safety and accuracy standards.

Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, pre-operation inspections, inventory accuracy, order picking, loading shipments, and using RF scanners. A high school diploma, forklift experience, and NFI certification are preferred; competitive hourly pay