Material Handler/Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

LACOSTA Facility Support Services; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LACOSTA Facility Support Services in Owensboro, KY is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator for a 4 on, 4 off schedule on day shifts (5:30 AM–5:30 PM). Pay range $16.00–$17.00 per hour.

Primary duties include safe forklift operation, order pulling, inventory maintenance, loading, and documentation. Requirements include at least one year of forklift experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of forklift experience.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend and lift 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to move products.
• Maintain accurate inventory and labeling.
• Locate and pack materials for shipping.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment and document units shipped.
• Keep loading area and machinery clean and organized.
• Adhere to workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Material handling

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Owensboro, KY, United States of America

$16.00 - $17.00

Overview

For more than 50 years, LACOSTA Facility Support Services has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality facility solutions that help customers maintain safe, clean, and efficient workplaces. As a minority-owned business contractor trusted by Fortune 100 customers, we take pride in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to operational excellence.

At LACOSTA, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and recognizes the role you play in keeping businesses running at their best.

Join the LACOSTA Family and build your future with a company that delivers quality, service, and opportunity!

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Schedule:

4 on, 4 off schedule (You work 4 shifts, then have 4 shifts off)

Day Shift 5:30 AM-5:30 PM (4 days on/4 days off)

Pay Rate:

Job duties : Responsible for: Safe forklift operation, order pulling, maintaining inventory, loading materials, and documentation.Material Handling

• Ensures orderly production and distribution of products


• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages


• Locates and packs materials for shipping


• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, loading, and securing product


• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.


• Safely operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move products


• Keeps inventory, loading area and machinery clean


• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations

Requirements:

• Pass background check and drug screening


• Physical requirements: walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting 50lbs or more independently.


• Minimum one year of previous forklift experience


• Wear safety glasses, hard hat, Hi-vis safety vest, steel-toed or composite toed shoes, long pants while working


• Remove all jewelry and accessories

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Additional Information / Benefits

• Health Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401K


• 401K Matching


• Paid Time Off

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K/403b Plan