Precision Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Warehouse

Kari Out; Town of Glenville (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kari Out is seeking a Forklift Operator in Scotia, NY. This full-time role requires operating forklifts and clamp trucks to prepare orders for shipment, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The position involves manual material handling, inventory counting, and maintaining clean, organized work areas on a fast-paced warehouse floor. Applicants should have forklift experience, the ability to stand 8–12 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work independently in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Must have experience using forklift equipment and clamp truck.
• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Able to stand/walk for an 8-12 hour shift.
• Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Picking, sorting and preparing customer orders for shipment.
• Maintaining accurate case counts at all times.
• Load/unload products from carriers.
• Load finished packages onto pallets/skids using correct stack pattern.
• Move pallets with upright and counterbalance forklifts.
• Shrink wrap pallets using shrink wrap machine and/or manual wrap.
• Inspecting pallets to ensure they meet specs for shipments.
• Cleaning and organizing work areas and equipment.
• Keep fork trucks operating by following operating instructions and reporting issues.
• Manual movement of materials as required.
• Counting for inventory as required.
• Perform other duties as needed by logistics personnel.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clamp truck experience

Manual labor

Job description

Kari Out is seeking a Forklift Operator in Scotia, NY. This full-time role requires operating forklifts and clamp trucks to prepare orders for shipment, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The position involves manual material handling, inventory counting, and maintaining clean, organized work areas on a fast-paced warehouse floor. Applicants should have forklift experience, the ability to stand 8–12 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work independently in a team setting.