Forklift Operator & Warehouse Material Handler - 1st Shift

Yarde Metals, Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Two bonus programs

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Yarde Metals, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler for 1st shift in Hauppauge, NY. The role supports the Operations Team, filling orders, replenishing inventory, and moving material safely within the warehouse.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, loading/unloading trucks, verifying product against work orders, and preparing shipments. The position requires a safety-first mindset and overtime availability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• History of working safely and productively.
• Forklift operation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move material throughout warehouse using powered industrial vehicles (forklifts and overhead cranes).
• Retrieve material from inventory according to work instructions.
• Verify material against work order and measure for accuracy.
• Prepare orders for shipment via carriers or customer pickup.
• Safely load and unload material from trucks using cranes, forklifts, and side loaders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading English

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yarde Metals, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler for 1st shift in Hauppauge, NY. The role supports the Operations Team, filling orders, replenishing inventory, and moving material safely within the warehouse.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, loading/unloading trucks, verifying product against work orders, and preparing shipments. The position requires a safety-first mindset and overtime availability.