Forklift Operator I: Precision, Safety & Fast-Paced Growth

NFI Industries; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, stack, and count merchandise safely in our warehouse. You will operate forklifts, perform pre-operation inspections, and assist with order fulfillment while maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety procedures.

The role requires basic math and customer service skills, with opportunities to support inventory controls and cycle counts. Shift schedules may include nights and weekends based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must qualify and pass forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

RF scanning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

NFI Industries in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, stack, and count merchandise safely in our warehouse. You will operate forklifts, perform pre-operation inspections, and assist with order fulfillment while maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety procedures.

The role requires basic math and customer service skills, with opportunities to support inventory controls and cycle counts. Shift schedules may include nights and weekends based on business needs.