Forklift Operator

Earn More While Building Your Career

Incentives

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

$300 Biweekly Perfect Attendance Bonus

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Monday-Friday (Day and Night Shift)

Occasional Saturdays based on production needs

Bonuses are subject to company policy and eligibility requirements.

Join the Steves & Sons Team

For more than 160 years, Steves & Sons has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and reliability. As a family-owned manufacturer, we are committed to providing stable employment, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support warehouse and production operations by safely handling, transporting, loading, unloading, storing, and staging materials throughout our facilities. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient production flow while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and OSHA regulations.

If you are safety-focused, dependable, and experienced in warehouse material handling, we invite you to join a team that values hard work, rewards performance, and invests in employee success.

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for:

Loading and unloading materials and finished products.

Transporting products throughout the warehouse and production floor.

Receiving, storing, staging, and shipping inventory.

Performing daily forklift inspections and basic equipment maintenance.

Supporting inventory accuracy through RF scanning and cycle counts.

Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Following OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

This is an active warehouse position and is not a forklift only role.

Essential Job Duties

Material Handling & Warehouse Operations

Load and unload trailers using forklifts and material-handling equipment.

Transport and store products in designated warehouse and production locations.

Deliver materials to various departments safely and efficiently.

Pick, wrap, pack, label, tie, and stage orders for shipment.

Consolidate partial pallets and organize incoming goods.

Utilize wireless RF scanning equipment to maintain inventory accuracy.

Perform cycle counts as required.

Adhere to company quality and customer service standards.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Safely operate powered industrial trucks and forklifts.

Perform required pre-operational forklift inspections.

Inspect fuel, battery voltage, hydraulic fluid, and other critical components before use.

Identify and immediately report damaged equipment, product damage, or safety concerns.

Recharge, clean, refuel, oil, and perform routine forklift maintenance.

Record maintenance and inspection activities in the eMaint system.

Successfully pass the company forklift certification test.

Safety & Housekeeping

Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

Identify and report workplace safety hazards.

Keep work areas clean and organized.

Remove empty pallets, scrap wood, and other debris from work areas.

Support a safe and positive work environment at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of recent forklift operating experience required.

• Plus 3 or more years of forklift operating experience preferred.

• Forklift Operator Certification preferred

• Experience performing forklift inspections required.

• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment is an asset.

• Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of OSHA regulations. Basic math proficiency. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Dependable attendance and punctuality. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50+ pounds without assistance. Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and move throughout a shift. Ability to perform frequent three-point mount and dismount activities. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment for extended periods.

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Employment Requirements

• Must pass a company forklift certification test.

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check based on company criteria.