Forklift Operator I: Safe, Accurate Warehouse Pro

NFI Industries; Muskogee (OK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries seeks a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse, ensuring safe and efficient use of forklifts with potential order filling or checking duties. The role emphasizes productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating equipment safely, performing pre-operation inspections, unloading shipments, staging products, and maintaining inventory records using RF scanners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred 6 months forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse 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 work practices and safety procedures.
• Completes and documents 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 cycle counts as directed.
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards.
• 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

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months forklift experience

Tools

RF scanning devices

Job description

NFI Industries seeks a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse, ensuring safe and efficient use of forklifts with potential order filling or checking duties. The role emphasizes productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating equipment safely, performing pre-operation inspections, unloading shipments, staging products, and maintaining inventory records using RF scanners.