Senior Forklift Operator II: Precision, Safety & Inventory

NFI Industries; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries seeks a Forklift Operator II to operate material handling equipment in a warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient handling, stacking, and order fulfillment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, RF scanning, inventory control, and supporting cycle counts, with a focus on productivity and customer service. Requires forklift certification and prior experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years forklift operation experience and/or experience with warehouse distribution equipment.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures.
• Maintains safety protocols and understands equipment safety requirements.
• Completes pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated rack locations.
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to storage locations.
• Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment.
• Verifies correct quantity and product type prior to loading and shipping.
• Performs order picking in a timely, accurate, customer-service-focused manner.
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains inventory documentation to support accuracy and security.
• Supports physical inventory counts and cycle counts as directed.
• Ensures inventory rotation per company standards.
• Reports inventory discrepancies to the control team.
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management.
• Reports safety concerns or incidents promptly.
• Demonstrates basic Excel and general computer proficiency.
• Performs other duties as required by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NFI Industries seeks a Forklift Operator II to operate material handling equipment in a warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient handling, stacking, and order fulfillment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, RF scanning, inventory control, and supporting cycle counts, with a focus on productivity and customer service. Requires forklift certification and prior experience.