Forklift Operator - Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Warehouse-Specialists,-LLC-2; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Warehouse Specialists, LLC is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift in Appleton, WI. This full-time, on-site role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm, with occasional weekends and overtime as needed. Responsibilities include safe material handling and inventory management using lift trucks and RF scanners.

We offer competitive benefits, shift premiums, and company-paid plans. Applicants should be reliable, able to work in a team, and follow safety SOPs to maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including RF scanners to manage inventory.
• Experience with lift trucks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure safety procedures and standard operating procedures are followed.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Basic math & literacy

RF scanners

Team player

Follow instructions

Tools

RF Scanner

Lift truck

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: FORKL002458

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $18.50 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

3000 E Warehouse Rd
Appleton, WI 54915, USA

Description

We are hiring for a 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, Forklift Operator to provide safe and efficient material handling to support customer needs. This is a full-time, benefitted position and will report to the Facility Manager. It also may occasionally require weekends, holidays, and overtime. Our competitive benefits, shift differential, and other corporate-paid plans will be of value to you!

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and written.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in warehouse environment is a plus.
• Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
• Experience operating sit down lift.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time through hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.

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