Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a Forklift Operator to work in Fort Hood, TX. Come join this dynamic team and be part of this critical mission!

Responsibilities

• Operates a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment.
• May also perform operator level preventive maintenance checks and basic services to ensure continued operation of lift.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in U.S. Army logistics procedures.

• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.

• Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 Investigation and obtain/maintain a CAC.

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in material handling and forklift operations.

• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Compensation: $20.97
• Hourly H&W Fringe: $5.09

Job ID

2026-23806

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.