Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

We are seeking safety-focused Forklift Operators to support finished goods movement, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for transporting materials between production and storage areas, loading and unloading trailers, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting continuous warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to designated storage locations.
• Load outbound trailers for warehouse transfers and customer shipments using handheld scanning technology.
• Unload incoming materials and stage products in designated warehouse locations.
• Operate electric forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Utilize warehouse management systems and handheld scanners to track inventory movements.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts of packaging materials and finished goods.
• Monitor and report inventory levels to supply chain and warehouse leadership.
• Support pallet sorting, staging, and recycling activities.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards within assigned warehouse areas.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Prioritize safety, quality, and on-time delivery in all activities.
• Work independently while coordinating with production, logistics, and warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers.
• Ability to operate handheld scanners and warehouse tracking systems.
• Strong attention to safety and quality procedures.
• Basic math skills, including understanding load weight requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or distribution warehouse experience.
• Inventory control experience.
• GMP or regulated manufacturing environment experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse and production environments.

Equipment Used

• Electric forklifts
• Handheld scanning devices
• Material handling equipment

Founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson, On-Board started as a provider of Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving, privately-held family of companies offering services such as Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, Temporary Staffing, and Recruiting across North America. With corporate headquarters in East Windsor, NJ, and regional offices in New Castle, DE, and Wake Forest, NC, On-Board's mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes, and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible, and Dependable manner."

On-Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. 26-01198 INDOJ