Omaha Warehouse Forklift Operator

Schimberg Co; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Schimberg Co. is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join our Omaha team. This role moves large materials with a forklift, organizes stock, and prepares orders for delivery in a busy warehouse and pipe yard environment.

You will operate a forklift safely, lift up to 100 lbs, work on your feet all day, and contribute to on-time deliveries. Pre-employment screens apply; equal opportunity employer; wage range $18–$21 per hour with steady weekday daytime hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable standing, walking, climbing ladders, and operating equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and teamwork.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background screen.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, unload, and move inbound materials using a forklift or by hand
• Accurately stock and organize materials in designated warehouse locations
• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders for delivery
• Load and secure pipe and related materials on flatbed trailers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse and pipe yard
• Support overall warehouse operations to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Schimberg Co. is family-owned pipe, valve, and fitting wholesale distributor with locations across the Midwest. Since 1918 we've served a diverse list of industrial and commercial customers. We are seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join our Omaha team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience moving large, bulky materials with machinery and who takes pride in keeping a well-organized and functional warehouse. You'll be a key contributor in daily operations while learning the pipe, valve, and fitting distribution industry with opportunities for long-term growth and career advancement. If you value steady work, reliable weekday day shift hours, with overtime as needed, and you like being part of a team that takes ownership in their role, we look forward to reviewing your application.

What You'll Do

• Safely receive, unload, and move inbound materials using a forklift or by hand
• Accurately stock and organize materials in designated warehouse locations
• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders for delivery
• Load and secure pipe and related materials on flatbed trailers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse and pipe yard
• Support overall warehouse operations to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries

What You'll Need

• Forklift or similar machine operation required; experience handling large or bulky materials strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly, up to 100lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable in a physical position that requires you to be on your feet throughout the day – walking, lifting, climbing ladders, stooping/bending, and operating equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background screen.
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented mindset

Warehouse workers are required to complete pre-employment drug screen as condition of hire.

Schimberg Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $18 - $21 per hour