Sit Down Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator and Forklift DriverAs a skilled Forklift Operator and Forklift Driver, you will be essential to our warehouse operations, responsible for the safe and efficient movement of pallets and materials. You will primarily focus on loading and unloading trailers, organizing inventory, and ensuring all movements are accurately documented. If you are a dependable individual with forklift experience and a strong commitment to safety and precision, we encourage you to apply!Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager, the Forklift Driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a sit-down forklift to move and organize pallets within a warehouse environment. As a Forklift Operator, your responsibilities will include:Operating a sit-down (electric) forklift to move pallets in and out of trailers and designated areas.Performing daily safety inspections of the forklift.Refueling or charging forklift tanks as needed.Verifying and completing load documentation (paper or digital).Moving pallets with accuracy and maintaining clear records.Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.Following all safety policies and procedures.Adapting to new schedules, team structures, or tasks based on operational needs.Prior forklift experience is required. Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to lift 70–100 lbs throughout the day. High School diploma or GED preferred. Must pass PLA forklift certification (certification provided on-site if current is not transferable).Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods.Capable of lifting and moving heavy materials regularly throughout the shift (e.g., lumber, pallets).Comfortable working in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, noise, and dust.Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for operating tools, handling materials, and inspecting pallet quality.Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions in a noisy environment, as well as alarms and equipment sounds.Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for detailed work, reading measurements, identifying defects, and operating machinery safely.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.3rd Shift: 5:00 am to 6:30 pm (Friday thru Sunday)