Material Handler & Forklift Operator — 1st Shift

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is seeking a dependable forklift operator for 1st shift in Kentucky. You will verify counts, load and unload trucks, palletize materials, and enter receipts into the WMS to support accurate inventory and efficient material flow.

Candidates need at least one year of forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. A safety-focused mindset and teamwork are essential; HS diploma or GED required and pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year forklift experience.
• Shipping and Receiving experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks.
• Verifies material counts against supplier packing lists for accuracy.
• Consolidates material onto pallets or groups items together.
• Load pallets in rack locations with forklift.
• Verify & record inventory counts by rack location.
• Data entry of material receipts into the WMS.
• Forklift Operator experience as required.

Skills

Forklift operator

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory control

Data entry

IQMS WMS

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

IQMS WMS

Job description

FORTNA is seeking a dependable forklift operator for 1st shift in Kentucky. You will verify counts, load and unload trucks, palletize materials, and enter receipts into the WMS to support accurate inventory and efficient material flow.

Candidates need at least one year of forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. A safety-focused mindset and teamwork are essential; HS diploma or GED required and pre-employment drug screen.