Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

This role involves operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down and clamp trucks, to safely load, unload, move, and store materials in a warehouse environment. You will work with specialized equipment such as roll clamps, box clamps, large lumber lifts, and standard forklifts, while also supporting general cleaning and housekeeping tasks to keep the facility safe and organized.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and clamp truck forklifts to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Use specialized equipment such as roll clamps, box clamps, large lumber lifts, and standard forklifts to handle a variety of products.
• Load and unload trucks and rail cars according to safety and operational guidelines.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including staging, loading, and verifying materials.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and inspections on forklifts to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Practice good inventory control, warehousing sanitation, and housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation methods to store and manage materials correctly based on customer needs.
• Utilize RF scan guns and warehouse terminals within a warehouse management system to track and update inventory movements.
• Inspect products before loading and storing to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Safely load, transport, and put away products in designated storage locations.
• Perform general cleaning and sweeping to keep drive areas clear and safe for forklift operations.
• Support general warehouse tasks as needed and perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience, with 13 years preferred.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts or a strong willingness to train on sit-down equipment if experienced on stand-up or reach trucks.
• Ability to operate clamp trucks or strong interest in learning clamp truck operations; prior clamp truck experience is highly valued.
• Proficiency working in a warehouse environment, including handling pallets and general material handling tasks.
• Ability to perform daily safety and maintenance checks on forklifts and related equipment.
• Capability to follow FIFO rotation practices and basic inventory handling procedures.
• Comfort using RF scan guns and warehouse terminals as part of a warehouse management system.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping, sanitation, and organization in work areas.
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision and remain self-directed in a small team setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience using specialized attachments such as roll clamps and box clamps.
• Background working with large lumber lifts or handling oversized materials.
• Experience in shipping and receiving functions within a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and basic data entry using RF devices.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and equipment inspection routines.
• Ability to adapt to different types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach trucks.
• Comfort performing general cleaning, sweeping, and basic facility upkeep as part of daily responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team in a clean and organized warehouse environment where you can develop and expand your forklift skills, including specialized clamp truck operations. Once hired on, you gain access to benefits and a 401(k), supporting your long-term financial and personal well-being. The consistent daytime schedule promotes a stable work-life balance, while the minimal supervision environment allows you to work independently and build confidence in your role.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean warehouse environment with a very small team, within a company of approximately 55 employees. You will work primarily with sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks, roll clamps, box clamps, large lumber lifts, and standard warehouse equipment, including pallets and RF scan guns connected to a warehouse management system. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, offering a steady daytime schedule. The setting involves minimal direct supervision, so you will operate with a high degree of independence while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Appropriate PPE is required, with work boots preferred as part of the dress code.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $18.75/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg, PA.