Warehouse Forklift Operator - Competitive Benefits & PTO

Lignetics, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pellet program

Company gear and PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. in Kentucky is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely move materials in our warehouse and production areas. You will operate gasoline, propane, or electric forklifts, stage pallets, and assist with loading and unloading while following all safety and quality procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to pass forklift training, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts. Full-time hours with occasional overtime are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand and foot coordination required.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift training.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and multi-task.
• Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long hours.
• Required to read and interpret scales.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic maintenance troubleshooting.
• Ability to do simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in warehouse and production areas.
• Check propane, fluids, and perform pre-shift prep.
• Grease fittings as needed.
• Neatly stack all raw materials.
• Sweep warehouse and empty trash bins daily.
• Ensure packing slips and weight tickets accompany loads.
• Count and recount loaded trucks with a partner signature.
• Attach load seals and prepare pallets for transport.
• Band and stack plywood for later use.
• Record re-stacks and bag returns in the system.
• Wear seat belts and maintain safe forklift speeds.
• Clean up warehouse at end of shift.
• Assist other production areas as needed.
• Move and wrap completed products.
• Assist Shift Leads with pellet mills start/stop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Mechanical aptitude

Read scales

Math calculations

Forklift training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lignetics, Inc. in Kentucky is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely move materials in our warehouse and production areas. You will operate gasoline, propane, or electric forklifts, stage pallets, and assist with loading and unloading while following all safety and quality procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to pass forklift training, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts. Full-time hours with occasional overtime are available.