Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Multiple Warehouse Openings

Reach Truck or Stand-Up Forklift Experience Required

Pay - $17 for first 90 days, opportunity for $1-3 pay raise upon conversion

Shifts open - Openings on days and nights

Location - Auburndale/Polk City Area

Environment- Cold Storage Environment (Freezer & Refrigerated areas)

Job Description

As a Warehouse Worker, you will be responsible for selecting products according to tickets using a reach truck and accurately placing them in boxes for shipment. Your tasks will include product labeling, box building, material handling, heavy lifting, bending, stacking, wrapping, unloading trucks, labeling, palletizing, and executing shipping and receiving duties.

Responsibilities

• Select products according to ticket specifications using a reach truck.
• Accurately place selected products in boxes for shipment.
• Handle materials, perform heavy lifting, bending, stacking, and wrapping.
• Unload trucks and label and palletize shipments.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties.
• Execute order selecting and packing tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience with reach trucks, reach forklifts, high reach forklifts, and high reach trucks.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with material handling and forklift operations.
• Ability to perform tasks such as packing, inventory management, production, picking, and packaging.
• Proficiency with RF scanners and pallet jacks.
• Experience in shipping and receiving processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse facility with the latest equipment featuring heated seats and safety sensors. This rapidly growing company, established in 2022, offers opportunities for career advancement as they expand their workforce. Employees receive raises upon becoming permanent, and there are opportunities to grow into new roles.

Work Environment

This role offers both 1st shift (6am-6pm) and 3rd shift (6pm-6am) on a 2-2-3 schedule. The work is conducted in a modern warehouse setting with advanced equipment, providing a comfortable and efficient work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Polk City, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Polk City,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.