Forklift Operator I: Precision, Safety, Growth

NFI; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

6 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Sick leave policy

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, stack, and count merchandise in the warehouse, using RF scanners and adhering to safety procedures. You may also perform order filler or checker duties while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

The role requires basic math and customer service skills, a high school diploma or GED, and up to 6 months forklift experience with NFI certification. The base pay is $22.30 per hour.

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

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures.
• 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

Attention to detail

Customer service

Math competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Job description

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, stack, and count merchandise in the warehouse, using RF scanners and adhering to safety procedures. You may also perform order filler or checker duties while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

The role requires basic math and customer service skills, a high school diploma or GED, and up to 6 months forklift experience with NFI certification. The base pay is $22.30 per hour.