Stand Up Forklift Operator

Job&Talent; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive team access

Professional development

Job summary

Jobandtalent is hiring a Stand Up Forklift Operator for our Expeditors site in Santa Teresa, NM. You will operate stand-up forklifts to move and organize shipments, verify orders, and perform safety checks in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role requires 1 year of stand-up forklift experience, ability to pass on-site evaluation and safety certification, and reliable transportation to Santa Teresa. Expect a Monday–Saturday schedule with hourly pay between $15 and $16.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of stand-up forklift experience (reach trucks or order pickers).
• Must pass an on-site practical forklift evaluation and safety certification.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50–75 lbs when necessary.
• Dependable transportation to and from the Santa Teresa, NM job site.
• Able to follow safety rules and operate machinery cautiously.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts to transport materials through narrow aisles.
• Move, stack, stage, and organize incoming and outgoing product shipments.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, and condition against order documentation.
• Conduct daily pre-operational equipment safety checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work zone to uphold safety guidelines.

Skills

Stand-up forklift experience

Forklift evaluation

Lift up to 50–75 lbs

Safety awareness

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory software

Job description

Stand Up Forklift Operator - Santa Teresa

At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Stand Up Forklift Operator to work with Expeditors in Santa Teresa. This role is essential for maintaining the efficiency of a fast-paced distribution facility, ensuring that materials are handled safely and accurately.

Shift Patterns

• Monday-Saturday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Pay Rates

• 15.00 - 16.00 USD hourly

Must-Have Requirements for Stand Up Forklift Operator

• Minimum of 1 year of recent stand-up forklift experience (reach trucks or order pickers).
• Ability to successfully pass an on-site practical forklift evaluation and safety certification.
• Physical capability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50–75 lbs when necessary.
• Dependable transportation to and from the job site in Santa Teresa, NM.
• Ability to follow safety rules and operate machinery cautiously.

Desirable Qualifications for Stand Up Forklift Operator

• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse logistics or supply chain inventory software.
• Basic math and documentation skills for accurate inventory tracking.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and a collaborative team spirit.

Role for Stand Up Forklift Operator

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts to transport materials through narrow aisles.
• Efficiently move, stack, stage, and organize incoming and outgoing product shipments.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, and condition of goods against order documentation.
• Conduct mandatory daily pre-operational equipment safety checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work zone to uphold safety guidelines.

Benefits for Stand Up Forklift Operator

• Competitive hourly pay with consistent, stable weekly scheduling.
• Direct access to the supportive Job&Talent team throughout your entire assignment.
• Opportunity for professional development and training in modern logistics systems.
• A workspace that places a high priority on safety, operational excellence, and employee well-being.

Location: Santa Teresa. This position is based in a high-traffic distribution environment.