Lift Operator & Box truck driver (Forklift/Loader)

Darnel, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Darnel, Inc. in Monroe, NC is seeking a Lift Operator & Box Truck Driver (Forklift/Loader) for a full-time, Monday–Friday role.

You will operate lift equipment, load/unload items, and maintain accurate inventory while adhering to safety procedures. Responsibilities include receiving, locating, picking, and staging products, using barcode scanners, and driving a box truck to local customers in the Charlotte Metro area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Experience with barcode scanners and inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and other approved lift equipment safely.
• Receive, locate, pull, and stage products per procedures.
• Use barcode scanners to verify inventory accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks and shipments while maintaining quality.
• Maintain inventory records and communicate with team leads.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanners

Warehouse inventory systems

Forklift certification

Job description

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Lift Operator & Box truck driver (Forklift/Loader)
Monroe, NC

Full-time

Description

General Summary

At Darnel Group, we focus on what truly matters—environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The Lift Operator supports safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations by operating approved lift equipment to move, stage, stack, load, unload, pick, and locate materials and finished goods. This role helps maintain inventory accuracy, supports shipping and receiving activity, follows all safety and quality requirements, and keeps warehouse areas organized and ready for daily operations. This is a full-time warehouse position working Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate standard warehouse lift equipment safely to move, stage, stack, load, unload, and organize materials, pallets, and finished goods. Ability to pass certifications for lifts.
• Receive, locate, pull, and stage products or materials according to warehouse procedures, inventory needs, customer orders, or production requirements.
• Use barcode scanners to monitor, verify, pick, and locate inventory accurately by item, lot, pallet, and warehouse location.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, containers, or warehouse staging areas while protecting product quality and following safe material handling practices.
• Inspect materials, pallets, labels, and warehouse locations for accuracy, damage, and proper placement before moving or storing product.
• Apply appropriate pallet labels, scan barcodes, scan floor locations, and complete inventory location transactions accurately in the scan gun.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, product concerns, equipment issues, damaged materials, or safety concerns to the shift supervisor or manager.
• Accurately complete, verify, and maintain required paperwork, production records, inventory documentation, and shift-related information.
• Communicate with warehouse leadership, shipping, receiving, production, and team members regarding inventory movement, material needs, product concerns, and daily priorities.
• Drive box truck to deliver items to local customers- Charlotte Metro area.
• Follow all Darnel safety, quality, food safety, housekeeping, GMP, and PPE requirements while working in warehouse and production areas.

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain good housekeeping around machines, floors, trash cans, waste areas, warehouse aisles, and assigned work areas according to company requirements.
• Support cross-training activities and assist with related production equipment or warehouse processes as needed.
• Assist other departments, supervisors, leads, and team members as needed to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform other duties, projects, or tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

Job Specifications & Requirements

Required Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current forklift certification required, or ability to obtain and maintain certification as required by company policy.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other approved lift equipment in warehouse and production environments.
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively in English, and perform basic math.
• Ability to use barcode scanners, scan guns, labels, inventory locations, and related documentation to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, product specifications, palletizing requirements, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, safe work habits, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and support overtime or schedule changes as business needs require.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, production, inventory, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience using barcode scanning equipment or warehouse inventory systems preferred.

Internal Communication: Communicate regularly with warehouse leadership, production supervisors, shift leads, operators, quality, shipping, receiving, maintenance, and team members regarding inventory movement, material needs, product concerns, equipment issues, safety concerns, and shift handoff information.

External Communication: Limited external communication expected. May interact with vendors, drivers, contractors, or visitors only as needed and in accordance with company procedures.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Physical Requirements Frequency / Details

VisionVisual acuity correctable to 20/20 to safely operate equipment, read labels, scan inventory, and perform inspections.

LiftingAbility to lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to waist height on a routine basis.

Standing / WalkingFrequent standing and walking in warehouse and production areas during assigned shift.

Bending / Stooping / Climbing Frequent bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and working in awkward positions while moving materials or supporting warehouse activity.

Equipment Operation Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet wrappers, barcode scanners, and related material handling