Forklift Operator

Job #: 205215 Title: Forklift Operator Location: New York Mills, NY Salary Range: $18.75 - $19.25 Position: Forklift Operator Description:
Warehouse Forklift Specialist - New York Mills

Direct Hire, Full Time, Monday - Friday

Hours: 3:30PM-12:00AM (overtime as needed)

Salary Range:$18.75-$19.25

A local company is looking for a Warehouse Forklift Specialist to support our growing warehouse and manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the facility manager, the Warehouse Forklift Specialist is responsible for the loading/ unloading of incoming and outgoing trucks, moving raw and finished goods throughout the facility in a safe manner and operating multiple types of lift equipment in a safe manner.


What You'll Do:

The below describes a typical day as a member of our warehouse and production facilities, but additional responsibilities may be required by the facility manager.

1. Perform daily forklift inspections and report deficiencies to facility manager
2. Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
3. Be able to use on a daily basis inventory management software on a tablet or scanner to move inventory throughout the facility
4. Be able to properly and safely stack or place raw materials and finished products in racking or designated stack zones.
5. Ensure product being stored or loaded for transport is in saleable condition or properly secured to a pallet for storage
6. Ensure product being shipped and stored is properly identified with either shipping tags or storage tags
7. Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks in a timely and safe manner
8. Stage product for shipping or QC inspection
9. Keep manufacturing facilities properly stocked with needed product for current production run
10. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and warehouse daily
11. Work as assigned on special projects as needed
12. Participate in annual inventory
13. Perform other warehouse operation tasks as needed and directed

Who You Are:

1. You are at least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years experience operating lift equipment in a warehouse setting
2. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of warehouse tablets and scanners a plus
3. Must be able to communicate, read and write in English
4. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time
5. Be a self starter with strong attention to detail, safety and be able to prioritize and adapt to daily tasks
6. Must work well with others in a team setting and follow directions from supervisors
7. Must have a strong attendance record

*reading comprehension and math test required*

In addition to a competitive salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:

Medical

Dental

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

401k with employer match up to 2%

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage
Requirements: Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 05/28/2026