1st Forklift Operator

1st Forklift Operator Logistics & Supply Chain Walton , KY Contract to Hire Oct 14, 2026

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, in partnership with a logistics company in the Walton, KY area, is seeking a forklift operator to join their team! This is a climate-controlled facility offering a wide range of perks such as full benefits, 401K, and profit sharing!

• 1st Shift: M-F, 7am-3:30pm | $19.50

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1-year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift to 50 pounds and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment

• Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• Direct Deposit Programs
• Full benefits available
• 401K, Profit Sharing and raises available after 90 days!

Peoplelink, LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Peoplelink LLC’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. Peoplelink, LLC is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.

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