Forklift Operator & Inventory Receiver (1st Shift)

Material Handling Systems; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, and material handling. The role requires operating a forklift, counting inventory, and data entry into the WMS. Typical shift is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, with a base hourly rate of $19.00.

Candidates should have at least one year forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team; safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating a forklift.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Experience in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks.
• Verifies material counts against supplier packing lists for accuracy.
• Consolidates material onto pallets or groups items; loads pallets in rack locations.
• Verifies and records inventory counts by rack location.
• Data entry of material receipts into the WMS.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/Receiving

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

IQMS WMS

Job description

FORTNA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, and material handling. The role requires operating a forklift, counting inventory, and data entry into the WMS. Typical shift is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, with a base hourly rate of $19.00.

Candidates should have at least one year forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team; safety mindset is essential.