Forklift Operator & Material Handler - Team-Driven Warehouse

Walpole-Outdoor; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Walpole Outdoors in Pittsfield, ME is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and organize materials daily across the facility and yard, ensuring safety and efficient inventory flow. The role requires forklift operation and close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate stock movement with multiple departments, support shipping/receiving, and serve as a back-up shuttle driver when needed, contributing to reliable operations and team success.

Qualifications

• Certified Forklift Operator with certification for each forklift type.
• Minimum 3 years of material handling experience.
• Ability to work with a team and adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and organization.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Warehousing, material organization, or logistics experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload trailers and organize the facility and yard.
• Perform daily equipment safety checks and weekly inspections; report discrepancies.
• Assist in coordinating stock movement across departments and branches.
• Maintain knowledge of in-stock catalog merchandise locations and move materials as needed.
• Support order picking, packaging, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Complete paperwork related to shipping, receiving, inventory movements and material receipts.
• Serve as back-up shuttle truck driver to ensure continuity when needed.
• Follow all safety guidelines, policies, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Forklift certification

Material handling

Team player

Safety awareness

Reliability

Logistics experience preferred

Adaptability

Job description

Walpole Outdoors in Pittsfield, ME is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and organize materials daily across the facility and yard, ensuring safety and efficient inventory flow. The role requires forklift operation and close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate stock movement with multiple departments, support shipping/receiving, and serve as a back-up shuttle driver when needed, contributing to reliable operations and team success.