Forklift Operator I: Precision Warehouse Specialist

NFI; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The NFI Forklift Operator I position is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. You will ensure safe and efficient forklift use and may perform order filling or checking duties while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Responsibilities include safe operation, routine pre-operation inspections, accurate inventory management with RF scanning, and timely order fulfillment in support of customer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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 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

Safety awareness

Inventory accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

NFI forklift certification

Job description

The NFI Forklift Operator I position is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. You will ensure safe and efficient forklift use and may perform order filling or checking duties while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Responsibilities include safe operation, routine pre-operation inspections, accurate inventory management with RF scanning, and timely order fulfillment in support of customer