Forklift Driver
Position Summary
The Forklift Driver operates electric and non-powered material handling equipment, including stand-up forklifts, stock pickers, WAVE machines, and pallet jacks to support warehouse and production operations.
Shift
1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Flexibility required to support additional areas outside of forklift operations as needed
- Responsibilities may include general warehouse or production support when business needs require
Peak schedule may vary based on business needs
Duties and Responsibilities
- Pick work orders for various warehouse and production areas using powered industrial equipment
- Perform frequent bending, twisting, and lifting motions as part of daily tasks
- Assist the receiving team with unloading inbound components and raw materials
- Assist with loading trucks for finished goods, customer shipments, and deliveries
- Transport finished goods from production areas to designated staging locations
- Support kitchen and production areas with raw material replenishment as needed
- Put away received raw materials and components into racking using RF scanners
- Water and recharge forklift batteries as required
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by management
- Follow all safety and security procedures and report any unsafe conditions
- Operate all equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines and procedures
Skills & Qualifications
- Stand-up forklift experience required
- Ability to operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment
- Strong attention to safety and detail
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and twisting
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to obtain in-house forklift certification in accordance with OSHA requirements
Hourly Compensation & Benefits Template
The expected hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
To support our commitment to being an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and additional benefits to eligible full-time team members. Benefit eligibility may vary based on location, average hours worked, and length of service.
Benefits may include*:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for the associate and eligible dependents
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation time (accrued based on hours worked and tenure)
- Paid company holidays
- Employee discount across our family of brands
- Potential eligibility for annual merit-based compensation increases, where applicable
*Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and applicable law. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.