Forklift Operator

Job Title

Forklift Operator

Florence, Kentucky

$21.32 per hour

Nights - 6:45-7:15 am (2,2,3 schedule 15 days a month and every other weekend a 3 day weekend)

Utilize a sit‑down forklift, a tugger, a hand‑truck, and other equipment as required to complete daily tasks. Assemble and prepare shipments in accordance with shipping requirements and specifications. Weigh and record weight on shipping orders. Check shipments for correct material, packing, tagging, addressing, handling, and loading. Prepare bills of lading and other required forms. Route shipments, contact carriers. Verify shipments and receipts against packing slips and bills of lading.

Route materials to storage. May dispatch company vehicles. Make damage, shortage, etc. reports, make reports of shipments, prepare inventory reports. May perform other handling, inventory, and housekeeping duties as assigned. May move materials, cartons, etc., with a forklift truck, hand truck, or skid mover as required.

Good judgment and initiative are required to perform work accurately and efficiently. Must have the ability to work well in a highly automated, fast‑paced environment. Must be able to use RF scanners. Computer knowledge is a plus. Ability to load and unload trucks with a forklift is a plus. Prepare and check necessary receipts, records and reports. Observe methods of accomplishing work and learn operation of all equipment while assisting in various tasks.

Must have at least 3 to 6 months experience on a sit‑down forklift to transport finished molded parts to prescribed areas, shrink oven, etc. and to locations in warehouse. Prior sit‑down forklift experience required, at least 3 to 6‑months. Manufacturing or large warehouse experience preferred.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams.