Forklift Operator II

NFI Industries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator II to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise in our warehouse. You will operate forklift equipment for at least half of your shift, ensuring productivity and accuracy while following safety rules. You may assist with order picking and checks as needed.

The role requires experience with warehouse equipment, attention to detail, and basic math skills. Applicants must complete required safety inspections and maintain inventory records with RF

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service and basic math abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keeps safety protocols and procedures at all times.
• Completes pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated locations.
• Unloads inbound shipments and transports products to storage locations.
• Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment.
• Verifies quantities and product types before loading/shipping.
• Performs order picking accurately and promptly.
• Moves product to trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains documentation for inventory accuracy and security.
• Assists with inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Rotates inventory per company standards.
• Reports discrepancies to inventory control.
• Uses RF scanning devices to support inventory management.
• Reports safety concerns promptly to management.
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Excel

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift equipment

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

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/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.

Profit Center

PC-326