Now hiring for a Forklift Operator
Location: Lexington, KY
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
Schedule: 4pm – 12:45am Monday – Friday and some Saturdays
Your Ride: Forklift. Your Vibe: Warehouse Warrior.
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.
- Loading and unloading trucks.
- Participate in inventory throughout the year.
- Using an RF scanner.
- Must be flexible to do Misc work as needed (Cleaning or assisting in the warehouse as needed)
Experience Requirements
- 1 + years prior verifiable Forklift experience
- Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
- Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
- Ability to accurately identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations.
- Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.
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.
Friendly. Attentive. Solid Team
“The supervisors are such great people - very friendly and attentive.” -Jesus, Staffmark Associate
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.
- May Use an RF scanner.
- Must be flexible to do Misc work as needed (Cleaning or assisting in the warehouse as needed)
A Forklift Operator contributes to warehouse operations by safely moving products, organizing inventory, and supporting shipping and receiving activities. This position requires equipment proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain safe work practices throughout every shift.
The Forklift Operator supports inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and efficient product movement while helping maintain productive warehouse operations.
This profession rewards individuals who enjoy equipment operation and active work.