Lead Forklift Operator – Shipping Team

Pacer Group; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group in Lunenburg, MA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Shipping Team on 2nd shift (1 PM–9 PM). This role involves safely operating industrial forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, tracking loads, and ensuring accurate shipment documentation.

You’ll work with a team to move up to 25 trailers daily at the off-site warehouse. Attention to safety, use of RF scanners, and basic math are essential. Overtime and weekends may be required; the warehouse is not climate controlled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Forklift experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Forklift certification valid within last 12 months preferred (we will train).
• Must read/write basic English; able to read instructions and manuals.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift daily at shift start; complete safety checklist.
• Safely track and move materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Ensure materials are handled to prevent damage during shipment/warehousing.
• Load and unload trucks according to standards and customer demands.
• Use RF scanner for receipts and deliveries.
• Verify counts, quantities, quality, and descriptions of products.
• Assist production lines by delivering products as requested.
• Palletize or stretch wrap units as needed.
• Complete movement paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain general cleanliness of warehouse and loading docks.
• Safely replace forklift propane tanks.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Basic reading/writing English

Basic arithmetic

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Corrugated Manufacturing software

Job description

Pacer Group in Lunenburg, MA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Shipping Team on 2nd shift (1 PM–9 PM). This role involves safely operating industrial forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, tracking loads, and ensuring accurate shipment documentation.

You’ll work with a team to move up to 25 trailers daily at the off-site warehouse. Attention to safety, use of RF scanners, and basic math are essential. Overtime and weekends may be required; the warehouse is not climate controlled.