Forklift Operator​/Loader

At Western States Metal Roofing, we rely on skilled Forklift Operators to keep materials moving safely and accurately across our warehouse and production areas. In this role, you’ll load/unload trailers, move and store goods, use RF scanners load and track inventory, and perform pre-shift equipment inspections. You’ll collaborate with Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, and Production teams to support on‑time orders and steady production flow.

The ideal candidate is certified, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and occasional overtime. orders and steady production flow. The ideal candidate is certified, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and occasional overtime.

• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and complete OSHA-required daily checks.
• Follow company policies, facility traffic rules, and legal/OSHA safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain safe speeds, clear visibility, and proper fork positioning; use required PPE.
• Keep aisles, roadways and work areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
• Immediately report hazards, near misses, and equipment defects.
• Report any unsafe or improper loading for transport to upper management. Do not load anything that is not lawfully legal to move on the roadways.

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move goods between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and trailers; position pallets safely in assigned bays.
• Transport raw materials to workstations and return finished goods to staging areas.
• Use pallet jacks, cherry pickers, forklift and related material handling equipment as needed.
• Verify Crate/pallet stability, and ensure proper wrapping/shrink-wrapping prior to movement.
• Use proper equipment for moving products, stacking and storage.

• Verify, label, scan, and track inventory using RF scanners and/or a warehouse management system (WMS).
• Complete basic shipping/receiving documentation (e.g., manifests, bills of lading) as directed.
• Support put‑away, picking, packing, order staging, and trailer loading tasks.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Report shortages, damage, or quality issues to supervisors and Quality Assurance.

• Conduct basic cleaning and minor upkeep of forklifts; check batteries, fuel, and fluid levels.
• Document and elevate mechanical issues for repair; remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Maintain cleanliness of fueling stations and surrounding work zones.
• Keep all pallets, wood and packaging in proper order.
• Keep equipment clean and free of debris.
• Keep seating area clean and free of banding, wood and debris.
• Once per week, clean air filter and radiator of dust and debris.

• Coordinate material flow with Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, and Production teams.
• Align handling activities to production schedules and outbound shipping windows.
• Assist with warehouse operations and yard organization as assigned.
• Weigh and record product weights; verify counts and packaging integrity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid forklift certification (OSHA-compliant).
• 2+ years of Experience operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with RF scanners/WMS and basic shipping/receiving paperwork.

• Experience in roofing, building materials, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Strong hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and safety-first mindset.
• Effective…