Warehouse / Forklift Operator

Warehouse / Forklift OperatorHot JobT12 Port Charlotte - Port Charlotte, FL 33954OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category WarehouseDescriptionWarehouse Associate, Sit-Down Forklift OperatorYou are the kind of person who notices what others miss, takes ownership without being asked, and leaves every shift knowing the work was done right. Tropic Supply was built by people like you, and we need one more.Full-Time | Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Port Charlotte, FL | Tropic Supply, Inc.This is a hands-on, physical role inside one of Florida's largest independent HVAC and refrigeration distribution operations. You are not just moving product. You are the reason 23 locations and the contractors who depend on them keep running without interruption.Why Tropic SupplyWe have been family-owned and operated for more than 53 years. That kind of longevity does not happen by accident. It happens because we take care of the people who take care of us, our customers and our team alike, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that stays.What You Will OwnLoad and unload trucks and trailers, positioning and securing pallets safelyPull and fill orders with precision, then stage and wrap them for shipmentReceive and stock incoming inventory, and complete basic shipping and receiving documentationVerify parts, serial numbers, and paperwork against physical inventory at every stepSupport cycle counts and inventory auditsOperate a sit-down forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, including required pre-shift equipment checksAssist counter sales with order fulfillment and help customers load productKeep the warehouse clean, organized, and running to standardAttention to detail is not optional here. Errors in a distribution environment do not stay contained. They travel downstream to contractors, technicians, and the customers we all serve.QualificationsWho Fits This RoleFollows process correctly and asks when unsure, rather than guessingTakes pride in physical work done right, not just done fastTreats a wrong pull or a missed serial number as a problem worth catching, not something to shrug offShows up ready, stays accountable, and can be counted on without being told twiceWhat You Must BringHands-on experience operating a sit-down forklift, required. This is not a trainable requirement.Demonstrated warehouse experience in a distribution, supply, or logistics environmentWorking knowledge of RF scanning equipment, warehouse management systems, and basic computer operationsAbility to lift up to 75 pounds consistently throughout a shift and sustain physical activity in a non-climate-controlled environmentStrong attention to detail with a track record of order and inventory accuracyClear communication and a reliable work ethic that does not require constant supervisionWhat Tropic Supply OffersCompany-paid employee medical and life insuranceOptional dental and vision coverageVoluntary short-term and long-term disability401(k) with company matchPaid time offEmployee discount programsA stable, long-standing company where performance is recognized and tenure is respectedTropic Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.#INDHP