Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

This role involves operating sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks in a small regional distribution center that uses a pen-and-paper inventory system. The position focuses on safely handling and moving large HVAC units and managing high-volume inventory within a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to move, load, and unload large HVAC units within the warehouse.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including the movement of large and heavy inventory items.
• Perform loading and unloading of trucks and other vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Support order picking and staging activities to ensure accurate and timely movement of products.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement records using a pen-and-paper system as required by warehouse processes.
• Organize and position large HVAC units in designated warehouse locations to optimize storage and accessibility.
• Inspect equipment before use and report any issues or safety concerns to maintain a safe work area.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and guidelines while operating material handling equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Experience using pallet jacks to move and position materials.
• Demonstrated ability to handle large and heavy inventory items, including HVAC units or similar products.
• Background in loading and unloading materials from trucks or staging areas.
• Hands-on experience with order picking and material handling tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with a pen-and-paper inventory or tracking system.
• Strong awareness of safety practices related to forklift operation and warehouse work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a small warehouse or regional distribution center environment.
• Familiarity with HVAC products or other large mechanical units.
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple inventory movements throughout the day.
• Comfort working in a setting that relies on manual, paper-based processes rather than fully automated systems.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit warehouse team in a regional distribution center where your experience and skills have a direct impact on daily operations. The environment offers the stability of consistent warehouse work with the opportunity to build expertise in handling large, specialized products. You can expect a hands-on role, clear responsibilities, and the chance to work with equipment and processes that keep operations running smoothly.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small regional distribution center warehouse that supports HVAC distribution. The facility operates with a pen-and-paper inventory system, so processes are manual and require attention to detail. You will work around large HVAC units and other sizable materials, using sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks as primary equipment. The environment is typical of a warehouse setting, with active loading, unloading, and material movement throughout the day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Islandia, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Islandia, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.