FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator  

Laredo BSL Inc. seeks a Forklift Operator with experience in warehouse operations, safe material handling, and loading and unloading freight. 

We are looking for a responsible, safety-conscious, and team-oriented individual who can efficiently operate forklifts to support warehousing, shipping, receiving, and internal material movement while maintaining the company's quality and safety standards. 

Qualifications  

• Proven experience operating forklifts safely and efficiently. 
• Ability to load, unload, stage, and move freight in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Knowledge of safety practices related to material handling equipment. 
• Experience with warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and basic inventory control. 
• Ability to perform daily forklift inspections and identify equipment requiring maintenance or repair. 
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas. 
• Ability to follow operating procedures, safety policies, and work instructions. 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills. 
• Experience operating forklift attachments beyond standard forks, including pole attachments, paper roll clamps, carton clamps, roll clamps, reach attachments, or other specialized attachments is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage. 
• Occasional availability to work after 6:00 p.m. and/or Saturday mornings is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage. 

Work Schedule  

• Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
• One-hour unpaid meal break. 
• This position follows a regular daytime schedule; however, occasional overtime after regular business hours or Saturday morning work may be required based on operational needs. 

Benefits  

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching after one year of employment. 
• Paid vacation. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO). 
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities. 
• Safe, organized, and professional work environment. 

Join Laredo BSL Inc. and become part of a growing company committed to excellence in international trade, customs brokerage, and cross-border logistics. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement  

Laredo BSL Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. 

Employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Laredo BSL Inc. fosters a workplace built on respect, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, where every employee can grow professionally and contribute to the company's continued success