Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

HODGE

1 Positions

ID: 3720

Posted On 08/27/2026

Job Overview

As the Forklift Operator , you are essential to the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. Your primary role is to handle the unloading, loading, and movement of materials using several types of equipment safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.

Check out a day in the life as a Forklift Operator at HODGE:

Why HODGE

At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That’s why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset:

• Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends.

• Great Benefits: We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more!

• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded!

• Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification.

• Ambition: We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.

• Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being.

What You'll Do

• Safe Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts, reach trucks, overhead cranes, and other types of industrial equipment to move materials within the warehouse or production area. Ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials following all safety guidelines and protocols. Conduct pre-operational equipment checks to ensure proper functionality and report any issues promptly.

• Material Handling: Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage areas, ensuring proper stacking and securing of products. Transport materials to designated storage areas or production lines as required. Verify the accuracy of shipments and receipts, reporting any discrepancies.

• Inventory Control : Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by documenting material movements and updating the inventory management system. Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of low stock or potential shortages. Organize materials to optimize storage space and facility easy access.

• Effective Communication: Interact professionally and effectively with peers, suppliers, and leadership, providing clear updates on material movement and assisting with any issues or inquiries.

• Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.

• Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family. 

• Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the Forklift Operator must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

• Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.

• Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and Microsoft Office Tools.

• Experience with or willingness to learn the use of material handling equipment a plus.

• For jobs requiring heavy machinery: Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts and hoists.

Your future starts here! Apply now and join our team at HODGE.

Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment visa sponsorship at any point during their employment are not eligible for this position. This includes OPT-to-H-1B transitions.

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Job Details

Categories

Shipping/Warehousing

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

503

Job REQ #

3720

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260827

End Date

20261019

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About the Company

Hodge is a performance-driven logistics and material handling company that delivers an efficient way to approach the many layers of the supply chain. From the strategy, down to execution, Hodge provides the products, people and solutions that allows companies to optimize their supply chains. We combine 60 years of warehousing and distribution management experience as a third-party logistics provider with our knowledge as a material handling equipment dealer to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions for our customers.

From finding and planning your warehouse space to be the most effective and efficient for your needs, to supplying you with and servicing the best equipment available, to the management of materials from point A to point B, and everything in between, Hodge provides solutions at every phase of your operation and supply chain.

Headquartered in Dubuque, IA, Hodge brings to the table nearly 6 decades of industry experience, nearly 800 dedicated employees, operating in 24 locations across 5 states. We bring ideas to life by delivering smart, honest service and an ironclad commitment to helping our customers achieve their goals.

Take a look at Hodge and youΓÇÖll find a growing, dynamic company in an industry that' ever-changing. If youΓÇÖve got a Whatever It Takes mentality, youΓÇÖve found your place at Hodge - Join us today!