Forklift Driver

About the Company:

Founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, Roadway Moving is built on the core principles of accountability, kindness, generosity, and dedication. These values drive a culture of excellence, where our people, not just our trucks, set us apart in a crowded industry. We believe in investing in both our employees and our clients, fostering an environment rooted in respect, urgency, clear communication, and appreciation. At Roadway, we don't just move boxes, we move lives, and we do it with a commitment to making the experience remarkable for everyone involved.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and safety-conscious Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. The Forklift Driver will be responsible for operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts to load and offload household goods cargo from trucks and trailers into and out of the warehouse.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure shipments are protected according to company standards.
• Use the warehouse scanning system to scan items into and out of storage.
• Experience with stacking and handling cargo in wooden vaults.
• Maintain accurate inventory logs and management records.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including daily warehouse cleaning.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Forklift Certification required.
• Prior experience in the moving industry preferred.
• Experience working with wooden vaults.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Viele Ave, Bronx, NY 10474.

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, weekends as needed. 8-hour, 10-hour, 12-hour shifts. Overtime will be paid in accordance with New York State labor laws.

Work Location: Long Island City, NY


Why Roadway?

We care about the people who work here, and we put real effort behind that. That looks like training that actually prepares you, managers who coach instead of just assign, and clear paths to grow. It looks like knowing the people you work with. It looks like being trusted with real work early. We have teams across the United States and internationally, and they get the same version of this company. Same standards, same investment, same care. Where you sit does not change what you get from us. The thing we believe most: how we treat our people shows up in how our customers are treated. That is not a slogan for us, it is how we make decisions. Our employees rate us a 93 on employee Net Promoter Score, our customers rate us between 4.5 and 4.9, and we have been named a Stevie Award Employer of the Year three times, including Gold for Talent Acquisition. We are proud of that, and we know it only stays true if we keep earning it.

Recruiting agencies

Thanks for thinking of us. We run our searches in house and aren't taking agency submissions for this role, so please don't reach out to our hiring managers or People team about it. Unsolicited resumes become the property of Roadway Moving and no fee is owed if we hire that candidate. If we ever need outside support, we'll come to you.

Note: The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Roadway Mover's mission. Roadway Movers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Roadway Movers, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.