Warehouse/Forklift Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Specialist / Forklift OperatorCommissary – White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)

Full-Time Position
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Are you an experienced warehouse professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Warehouse Specialist / Forklift Operator to support commissary operations at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) .

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, and contributing to an efficient supply chain that supports our customers and mission.

As a Warehouse Specialist / Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in receiving, storing, moving, and preparing merchandise throughout the warehouse and commissary operation.

• Safely unload trucks and load transportation vehicles using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operate forklifts up to 15,000 lbs.
• Verify incoming merchandise against receiving documents and report discrepancies or damages.
• Route materials to designated storage locations.
• Store, stack, and palletize merchandise according to established procedures.
• Pull and prepare merchandise for shipment and stocking operations.
• Operate manual pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and propane-powered forklifts.
• Offload merchandise using forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Rearrange and prepare merchandise for government receipt inspections and visual case counts.
• Transport perishable and semi-perishable products to designated holding areas.
• Separate contractor-stocked items from vendor-stocked merchandise and display cases.
• Inspect merchandise for damage, deterioration, and expired code dates.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness through sweeping, mopping, and machine scrubbing.
• Prepare warehouse backroom areas for incoming shipments.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of post-secondary education preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to maintain forklift certification/endorsement.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to qualify for a Government Operator’s License.

• Three (3) years of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience operating forklifts up to 15,000 lbs.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years may be considered.

Successful candidates must be able to pass:

• Office of Inspector General (OIG) / CMMS Exclusions Check
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Review
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) / Federal Investigative Services Security Clearance Review
• General Background Check

The ideal candidate is:

• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of lifting, moving, and organizing warehouse inventory.
• Professional, courteous, and committed to customer service.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Strong communicator who responds promptly to calls, texts, and emails during work hours.

Our team members:

• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to company dress code.
• Complete all required health, safety, and educational training.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Follow all company policies, ethical standards, and safety procedures.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and represent the organization professionally.
• Comply with OSHA, SDS, HIPAA, Workers' Compensation, and all workplace safety requirements.
• Demonstrate respect, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions.

At WSMR Commissary operations, you'll be part of a dedicated team that supports an essential mission through safe, efficient, and reliable warehouse operations. If you're ready to put your forklift skills and warehouse experience to work in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Position: Warehouse Specialist / Forklift Operator
Location: Commissary – White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Apply now and help keep our operations moving forward!