Now hiring for a Forklift Operator
Location: Lexington, KY
Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM | 1st Shift
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Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Lexington 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
- Operate sit down forklift to move product to various areas of the warehouse.
- Will load and unload trucks.
- May participate in inventory throughout the year.
- Must be flexible to do misc work as needed (Cleaning or assisting in the warehouse as needed).
Experience Requirements
- 1 plus years prior forklift experience
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.
- Ability to help with other tasks as needed that may require 100% standing
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.
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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.
- Operate sit down forklift to move product to various areas of the warehouse.
- Will load and unload trucks.
- May participate in inventory throughout the year.
- Must be flexible to do Misc work as needed (Cleaning or assisting in the warehouse as needed)
The Forklift Operator supports successful warehouse operations through skilled forklift operation, dependable inventory movement, and safe material handling practices. This role requires attention to detail, good judgment, and commitment to workplace safety.
Successful Forklift Operator candidates understand warehouse procedures, equipment operation, inventory systems, and material handling while maintaining efficient workflows and safe working conditions.
This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy warehouse logistics and operating powered industrial equipment.