Forklift Driver

Forklift DriverPay: Competitive – Based on ExperienceLocation: Springdale, AR AreaJob Type: Temp-to-HireJob Order #: 139592Position OverviewStand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced and dependable Forklift Driver to support busy warehouse and manufacturing operations in the Springdale area. This position is responsible for safely moving materials, loading and unloading shipments, staging products, and maintaining an efficient flow of inventory throughout the facility.Candidates must have at least 2 years of forklift operating experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong safety awareness, dependable attendance, and the ability to accurately handle materials while meeting daily production and shipping requirements.Required Experience & Skills• Minimum 2 years of forklift operating experience required• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred• Experience operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts• Ability to safely maneuver forklifts in active warehouse environments• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy• Ability to inspect materials and identify visible damage• Strong commitment to workplace safety• Ability to follow material-handling and inventory procedures• Dependable attendance and punctuality• Ability to work independently and as part of a warehouse teamEssential Duties & Responsibilities• Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers• Transport raw materials throughout the facility• Move finished products to designated warehouse locations• Stage materials for production, shipping, and receiving• Organize products and inventory according to warehouse requirements• Verify product counts and material quantities• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for visible damage• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory movement• Follow established material-handling procedures• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas• Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements• Assist with additional warehouse and material-handling duties as assignedForklift ResponsibilitiesCandidates may operate:• Sit-down forklifts• Stand-up forklifts• Other powered material-handling equipment as assignedDaily responsibilities include safely transporting products, staging materials, loading and unloading freight, and maintaining awareness of pedestrians and other equipment throughout the facility.Shipping & Receiving Support• Unload incoming shipments• Move received products to appropriate locations• Stage outgoing materials for shipment• Load trucks and trailers safely and efficiently• Verify product counts before material movement• Identify damaged or incorrect products• Help ensure materials are properly positioned for shipping and receiving operationsInventory & Material Handling• Transport raw materials and finished goods• Maintain organized inventory locations• Stage materials according to production requirements• Follow established inventory movement procedures• Help maintain accurate product quantities and locations• Report inventory or material discrepancies• Support efficient movement of products throughout warehouse and manufacturing areasEquipment Inspection & Safety• Perform daily forklift inspections before operation• Identify and report equipment maintenance concerns• Operate forklifts according to company safety requirements• Maintain awareness of surrounding employees and equipment• Keep aisles and material-handling areas free of hazards• Follow all required PPE and OSHA safety proceduresPreferred Qualifications• 2+ years of forklift operating experience• Sit-down forklift experience• Stand-up forklift experience• Manufacturing warehouse experience• Distribution center experience• Shipping and receiving experience• Inventory control experience• Loading and unloading experience• Material staging experiencePhysical Requirements• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs as needed• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling• Ability to safely enter and exit forklifts repeatedly throughout the workday• Comfortable performing physically active warehouse responsibilities• Ability to safely work around forklifts, trucks, trailers, inventory, and manufacturing equipment• Ability to perform assigned duties while wearing required PPEWork Environment• Active warehouse and manufacturing environment• Regular operation of powered industrial equipment• Frequent work around trucks, trailers, inventory, and material-handling equipment• Fast-paced environment requiring safe and accurate material movement• Team-oriented workplace focused on productivity, inventory flow, and workplace safety• Strong emphasis on reliable attendance and responsible equipment operationBenefits Available Through Stand-By Personnel• Weekly pay• Medical insurance• Life insurance• 401(k)• Referral bonus opportunities• Career advancement opportunitiesWhy You'll Want This Opportunity• Competitive pay based on experience• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity• Utilize your existing forklift experience every day• Hands-on shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling responsibilities• Opportunity to operate both sit-down and stand-up equipment• Build additional warehouse and manufacturing experience• Career advancement opportunities for dependable, safety-focused associatesReady to Apply?Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #139592.Stand-By Personnel – Springdale2605 S. ThompsonSpringdale, AR 72764 #J-18808-Ljbffr