Warehouse Forklift Operator — Safe Load & Move

Dicom-JD-LL; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicom-JD-LL in Village of East Syracuse, NY is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to load, unload, and stage pallets using LP-powered equipment. You will ensure loads are correctly ordered for trucks and maintain safe, organized work areas.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, complying with OSHA standards, and supporting inventory tasks in a high-volume warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds throughout shift.
• Capable of standing, bending, twisting, sitting throughout shift.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of recent, verifiable warehouse experience on a forklift.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative efforts.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetical calculations including addition, subtractions, division and multiplication.
• Must be capable of working under tight constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move and stage pallets and parcels using a sit-down style, LP powered forklift and/or pallet jacks.
• Stage and assemble loads ensuring the the specific pallets and parcels are loaded in the correct order on a truck.
• Build and load stable pallets for transport.
• Band crates to pallets in a safe and secure manner.
• Comply with all OSHA and Forklift Certification standards.
• Verify load accuracy and stability.
• Be able to change LP tank of forklift unassisted.
• Keep operator’s area of forklift neat and clean at all times.
• Assist in physical inventories and manual loading of trucks.
• Complete daily inspections of equipment and report to management any mechanical or damage issues immediately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Basic math

Stand/walk/bend

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Dicom-JD-LL in Village of East Syracuse, NY is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to load, unload, and stage pallets using LP-powered equipment. You will ensure loads are correctly ordered for trucks and maintain safe, organized work areas.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, complying with OSHA standards, and supporting inventory tasks in a high-volume warehouse environment.