Industrial Forklift Operator

Outdoor Forklift Associate

This role involves operating heavy equipment to move and load products, maintaining a clean and organized warehouse and landscape supply yard, and providing daily support to customers. You will ensure materials meet quality and labeling standards, complete required documentation, and follow safety procedures while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders and forklifts to move product around the yard and load product for customers.
• Load and unload pavers for customers using a forklift, ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials.
• Pull and stage partial pallets in advance of scheduled deliveries to support timely outbound shipments.
• Organize the yard and warehouse to maintain an orderly, efficient, and safe work area.
• Help load outbound trucks and verify that all materials and quantities match truck manifests and paperwork.
• Ensure all materials are properly identified, packaged, and labeled according to established standards.
• Examine materials visually to confirm conformance to quality and safety standards.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and warehouse areas on a regular basis.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize daily work to meet operational needs and customer demands.
• Assist customers daily with loading, product handling, and basic service needs in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Complete all necessary documentation and reports at the end of each shift as required by company procedures.
• Operate within company policies and submit reports and updates as requested by leadership.
• Take responsibility for the safety and health of self and others by following all safety and security procedures.
• Demonstrate a resourceful and proactive problem-solving attitude when addressing operational or customer issues.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance in accordance with scheduled shifts.
• Operate with FORTITUDE by demonstrating Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall yard, warehouse, and customer operations.

• Experience performing general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, packing, and material handling.
• Ability to operate a forklift or loader to move products safely around a yard or warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred; willingness to obtain or maintain forklift certification if required.
• Ability to perform inspection and quality checks on materials to ensure they meet established standards.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and handle heavier items, including 90-pound bags, with proper technique and equipment.
• Basic machine operation skills in a production, warehouse, or yard setting.
• Customer service experience, including assisting customers in person in a courteous and professional manner.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to safety and security procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual attendance and the ability to work scheduled shifts consistently.
• Resourceful and proactive problem-solving skills with a positive, team-oriented mindset.

• Forklift certification is a plus but not required at the time of hire.
• Experience working in outdoor environments, including in varying weather conditions.
• Familiarity with verifying paperwork against truck manifests and basic documentation practices.
• Comfort working with heavy equipment and machinery in a yard or warehouse setting.
• Ability to uphold and model values such as Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment.

You will join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and a strong work ethic, where every person contributes to a safe and supportive environment. The culture emphasizes FORTITUDE—Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment—so you can take pride in your work and grow your skills. You will gain hands-on experience with equipment and operations while…