Forklift Operator / Quality & Inventory Control

Paladin EnviroTech Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance plans

401(k) plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paladin Envirotech Company in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a reliable Forklift Operator / Quality & Inventory Control Specialist to support daily warehouse and production operations. You will operate forklifts, track inventory, and ensure accurate receiving, storage, and staging of materials.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safe forklift operation in a busy environment, and collaboration with warehouse, production and shipping teams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Load/unload trucks and ensure safe handling of materials.
• Move materials to designated warehouse, production, staging, and shipping areas.
• Assist with receiving materials and verifying quantities against docs.
• Identify, label, and track inventory throughout the facility.
• Assist with counts, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies and correct records.
• Keep inventory areas organized and clearly identified.
• Enter/update inventory info in the system as required.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, receiving, shipping, and management teams.
• Stage materials based on production or shipping needs.
• Locate missing or misplaced inventory and communicate shortages.
• Monitor inventory movement and report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report issues.
• Follow safety procedures and forklift operating requirements.
• Assist in other warehouse, production, receiving, or shipping duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Documentation reading

Team communication

Problem solving

Attendance reliability

Multitasking

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Company Overview

Paladin Envirotech is a full-service electronics and materials management company operating across the United States and internationally. We provide secure, high-quality IT asset disposition and recycling services while maintaining top-tier industry certifications, including Responsible Recycling (R2) and RIOS:2016.

Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. As we continue to grow, we are seeking talented leaders who share our commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, safety, and customer service.

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Forklift Operator / Quality & 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).

Compensation

$20-$24 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance plans
• 401(k) plans
• Paid Time Off

Background Screening

Candidates selected for employment will be required to complete a pre-employment background screening, which includes employment history verification and criminal history screening. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the required screening, with results evaluated in accordance with applicable law and the requirements of the position.