Forklift Operator-Weekend Full Time

TRG Staffing Solutions; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TRG Staffing Solutions is hiring experienced forklift operators for weekend shifts at a high-volume warehouse in Sellersburg, IN. Base pay is $18.25 per hour, with attendance incentives available weekly.

Weekend shifts are Friday-Saturday (days) and Sunday-Monday (nights). The role requires sit-down propane forklift skills, strong warehouse awareness, and safe, accurate material handling in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Sit-down propane forklift experience required.
• Warehouse/distribution experience in high-volume settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow safety protocols.
• Reliable weekend attendance and availability.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down propane forklift safely in a high-volume warehouse.
• Use forklift controls with proper fork/mast positioning.
• Perform pre-use forklift inspections and checklists.
• Load/unload trucks when dock conditions are safe.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse systems for inventory movement.
• Identify materials by labels and barcodes; report discrepancies.
• Maintain housekeeping and PPE/safety compliance.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Propane forklift

Warehouse experience

RF scanner use

Inventory awareness

Basic math

Team orientation

Safety compliance

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Location: Sellersburg, IN

Pay Rate: $18.25 /hour * including attendance incentives

Schedule: Friday - Saturday (days) and Sunday - Monday (nights)

Position Type: Ongoing

TRG Staffing Solutions is currently hiring experienced Forklift Operators for weekend shifts for a high-volume manufacturing and distribution operation in Sellersburg, Indiana. This role requires strong sit-down propane forklift skills, warehouse awareness, inventory accuracy, safe material handling, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

All employees may earn an additional hourly attendance bonus each week based on attendance and reliability:

• 0 occurrences: Additional $1.00/hour
• 1 occurrence: Additional $0.50/hour
• 2 or more occurrences: No attendance bonus

When earned, the attendance bonus applies to all hours worked during the week, including overtime hours, and is paid through the normal payroll process.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift in a high-volume warehouse and distribution environment.
• Use forklift controls smoothly and safely, including steering, braking, maneuvering in tight spaces, and proper fork and mast positioning during travel.
• Safely mount and dismount the forklift and follow proper forklift parking procedures.
• Understand load stability and the forklift stability triangle when moving materials.
• Complete required pre-use forklift inspections and inspection checklists.
• Safely change propane fuel cylinders following required procedures.
• Load and unload trucks only when dock doors, lift gates, dock locks, and trailer conditions are confirmed safe.
• Move and position large variations of heavy containers and materials safely.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse systems to support material movement, tracking, and inventory accuracy.
• Identify materials using labels, barcodes, and warehouse location information.
• Count inventory accurately and report discrepancies immediately.
• Support FIFO, min/max, and just-in-time material flow requirements as applicable.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and a safe, organized work area.
• Wear required PPE, including safety vest and forklift seatbelt, and follow all site safety requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous sit-down forklift experience and strong general forklift knowledge required.
• Previous propane forklift experience required.
• Warehouse and/or distribution experience required; high-volume warehouse experience strongly preferred.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks safely.
• Ability to operate safely around dock doors, lift gates, and dock locks.
• Knowledge of safe material handling practices and strong situational awareness.
• Ability to read warehouse location maps and understand material locations.
• Basic computer knowledge, including RF scanner use.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Safety-conscious and able to maneuver equipment carefully in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to commute reliably to the Sellersburg location.

What We're Looking For

• Works effectively with supervisors and coworkers in a team environment.
• Maintains awareness of surroundings at all times while operating equipment.
• Understands the importance of FIFO and inventory accuracy.
• Dependable attendance and strong reliability.
• Stable recent work history preferred.
• Full availability for Weekend shifts: Friday-Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday-Monday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Friday - Saturday (days) and Sunday - Monday (nights).
• Flexibility for overtime when operationally required.

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