Forklift Operator (Mon. - Fri. 3PM-11:30PM)

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Polk City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation on hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Corporation seeks a qualified forklift operator to support Iowa warehouse operations. You will safely move goods, load/unload shipments, and use handheld scanners to ensure accuracy and inventory control.

We value teamwork and safety, with opportunities to grow skills in a busy, high-volume environment. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this full-time role.

Join a company that emphasizes integrity, service, and a collaborative culture in a family‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work in variable temps.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible scheduling.
• Forklift certified.
• RF equipment experience.
• High-volume warehouse experience; food-grade knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently per policies.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check inbound/outbound items for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for WMS compliance.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance inspections.
• Work cooperatively with warehouse associates.
• Keep the facility clean, neat, and orderly.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

What You’ll Do

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Helpful Experience (Not Required): High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E‑Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family‑owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family‑owned third‑party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity. Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people.