Lift Operator

Four Hands; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Lift Operator to support our day shift warehouse operations and maintain accurate inventory flow with careful handling of products.

Shift Time: 6AM - 3PM, Monday to Friday. Candidates should have 2+ years of order picker forklift experience, familiarity with WMS and Excel, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Join a team that values safety and performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating an order picker forklift.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills including WMS and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle items up to 225 lbs with assistance.
• Must wear steel-toed boots during shift.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Raymond order picker forklift in a narrow, wire-guided warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to pick and verify inventory for orders.
• Unload shipments, inspect for damage, and verify against purchase orders or packing slips.
• Perform routine maintenance on forklifts and order pickers.
• Place inventory into racks using RF scanners.
• Follow SOPs and stay updated on procedures.
• Meet productivity targets while managing resources.
• Document inventory discrepancies via ICAR process.
• Uphold core values as a team member.

Skills

Order picker forklift experience

WMS familiarity

Microsoft Excel

Physical strength

Overtime willingness

Steel-toed boots required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

We are hiring a Lift Operator to support our day shift warehouse operations. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of our inventory flow, ensuring that our products are handled with care and precision. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in contributing to a high-performing team, this is the opportunity for you.
Shift Time: 6AM - 3PM, Monday to Friday

In This Role

• Operate on a Raymond order picker in a narrow, wire-guided warehouse, ensuring safe and efficient material handling
• Use RF scanners to accurately pick and verify inventory items for order fulfillment
• Unload incoming shipments, inspect for damage, and verify contents against purchase orders or packing slips to ensure accuracy
• Perform routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment, including forklifts and order pickers, and report any malfunctions or safety issues
• Safely place inventory into racking locations using RF scanners, maintaining organization and accuracy
• Identify and process items on various paperwork, including customer orders, labels, manifest documents, packing lists, stock receipts, and bills of ladings
• Follow SOPs to ensure inventory quality and stay updated on procedure changes
• Perform routine checks to identify and address quality issues
• Meet productivity targets while managing resources effectively
• Document and report inventory discrepancies using the internal corrective action reporting (ICAR) process and ensure accurate documentation
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• 2+ years of experience operating an order picker forklift required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with WMS and Microsoft Excel
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and maneuver items up to 225 lbs with assistance
• Required to wear steel-toed boots/shoes at all times during work hours
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.