Forklift Operator / Inventory Control

Paladin EnviroTech Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin EnviroTech Company in Phoenix seeks a reliable Forklift Operator / Inventory Control Specialist to support daily warehouse and production operations. The role balances forklift tasks with inventory management, ensuring materials are received, stored, tracked, moved, and accounted for across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with inventory systems while collaborating with multiple teams to maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Forklift operating experience required or preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory control.
• Ability to learn and use inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory.
• Good communication with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring safe handling of materials.
• Move materials to designated warehouse, production, staging, and shipping areas.
• Assist with receiving and verification of quantities against documents.
• Identify, label, and track inventory throughout the facility.
• Support with inventory counts and physical inventories.
• Investigate discrepancies and assist in correcting records.
• Maintain organized inventory areas and proper labeling.
• Enter or update inventory data in the system as required.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, receiving, and shipping teams to maintain inventory levels.
• Stage materials based on production or shipping needs.
• Assist in locating missing inventory and communicate shortages or discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report any equipment issues.
• Follow safety procedures and warehouse policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Inventory control experience

Attention to detail

Inventory accuracy

Basic computer skills

Inventory systems

Reading shipping documents

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Multitasking

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Forklift Operator / Inventory Control Specialist to support daily warehouse and production operations. This position is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment while also assisting with inventory control, product tracking, organization, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to balance physical warehouse responsibilities with inventory-related tasks. This position plays an important role in ensuring materials are properly received, stored, tracked, moved, and accounted for throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks while ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
• Move materials to designated warehouse, production, staging, and shipping areas.
• Assist with receiving incoming materials and verifying quantities against shipping or receiving documentation.
• Accurately identify, label, and track inventory throughout the facility.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies and assist with correcting inventory records.
• Ensure materials are stored in the proper locations and that inventory areas remain organized and clearly identified.
• Enter or update inventory information in the company's inventory system as required.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, receiving, shipping, and management teams to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Stage materials and products based on production, shipping, or operational needs.
• Assist with locating missing or misplaced inventory.
• Monitor inventory movement and communicate shortages, overages, or discrepancies to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and work environment.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report any equipment damage or maintenance concerns.
• Follow all company safety procedures, warehouse policies, and forklift operating requirements.
• Assist in other warehouse, production, receiving, or shipping duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience preferred.
• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory control experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in a busy warehouse or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.
• Ability to read and understand inventory labels, shipping documents, and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required by the position.
• Ability to frequently enter and exit forklift equipment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and production environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).