Forklift Operator: Safe, Detail‑Oriented Warehouse Pro

Elite Staffing Inc; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our Canandaigua, NY warehouse team. You will operate forklifts, load/unload trucks, and support warehouse tasks while maintaining accuracy and safety. Requirements include 1–2 years of forklift experience, pass on-site safety testing, and a valid forklift certification preferred.

Proficiency with scanners and a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is expected. Shift options: A (12a–8a), B (8a–4p), C (4p–12a). Pay is $19.32/hr.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience operating lift trucks.
• Pass forklift training program or on-site safety test.
• Forklift training or current certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate all warehouse equipment including forklift and clamp truck to transfer finished goods and other products.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently per department standards.
• Move and transfer materials in a high-volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions related to inventory and load management (e.g., Pick list, PGI).
• Verify finished product count, IDs, destinations, and carrier IDs before loading and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift training

Safety certifications

WMS proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Scanners

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Elite Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our Canandaigua, NY warehouse team. You will operate forklifts, load/unload trucks, and support warehouse tasks while maintaining accuracy and safety. Requirements include 1–2 years of forklift experience, pass on-site safety testing, and a valid forklift certification preferred.

Proficiency with scanners and a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is expected. Shift options: A (12a–8a), B (8a–4p), C (4p–12a). Pay is $19.32/hr.