Forklift Operator

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Elizabethtown, PA

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Your Ride: Forklift. Your Vibe: Warehouse Warrior.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Elizabethtown where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Perform inspections on product to ensure quality per procedures.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify non-conforming material and support corrective actions.
• Confirm products meet internal and customer quality requirements.
• Communicate quality issues to production, engineering, and leadership.
• Follow all safety guidelines and help maintain a safe workplace.
• Support other quality initiatives

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of stand up high reach forklift experience
• General manufacturing or warehouse experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, QMS tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or shipping and receiving is preferred.
• Current forklift certification or experience operating multiple classes of powered industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, teamwork, reliability, and productivity are well positioned for success as a Forklift Operator.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

One Forklift Driver’s Pick for Best in the Biz

“I have worked through a lot of temp agencies, and Staffmark is by far the best one. I was accepted and placed quickly. They show true care and concern about their employees.” -Forklift Driver, Staffmark

What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

• Perform inspections on product to ensure quality per procedures Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify non-conforming material and support corrective actions.
• Confirm products meet internal and customer quality requirements.
• Communicate quality issues to production, engineering, and leadership.
• Follow all safety guidelines and help maintain a safe workplace.
• Support other quality initiatives

A Forklift Operator safely operates powered industrial equipment to transport materials throughout warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This role combines equipment operation, warehouse awareness, and attention to detail to support efficient inventory movement and daily operations.

Successful Forklift Operator professionals understand safe forklift operation, inventory handling, warehouse organization, and material movement while maintaining productivity and workplace safety. Reliability and situational awareness are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy equipment operation, logistics, and active warehouse environments.