Forklift Operator II

NFI Industries; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries seeks a Forklift Operator II in Indiana, PA. The role involves operating material handling equipment to move and manage merchandise in a warehouse environment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years of forklift experience. Key responsibilities include operating forklifts, conducting inventory checks, and ensuring accuracy in loading shipments. Strong attention to detail and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of experience in forklift operation.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Verify that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse environment. The Operator ensures safe and efficient operation of multiple types of forklift equipment and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. Employees in this position must spend fifty percent or more of their work time operating these forklifts as part of their core job duties.

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 rack locations
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to assigned storage locations
• Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift and/or pull minimum 10 lbs up to 50 lbs. without restrictions, required by business needs
• Frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching above the shoulder level & at shoulder level
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature changes
• Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by business needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred 2 plus years of experience 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Spanish Physical Requirements

• Capacidad para permanecer de pie y caminar durante períodos prolongados, de hasta 10 a 12 horas por turno.
• Capacidad para levantar y/o tirar de cargas de entre 10 y 50 libras (aprox. 4,5 a 22,7 kg) sin restricciones, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio.
• Acciones frecuentes de agacharse, levantar objetos, estirarse y alcanzar artículos por encima o a la altura de los hombros.
• Capacidad para trabajar en entornos con niveles de ruido, condiciones de iluminación y temperaturas variables.
• Disponibilidad para trabajar en horarios irregulares o extendidos, incluyendo noches, fines de semana y días festivos, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio.