Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Location: McCordsville, IN Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour Schedule Details: 1st Shift | 6 AM – 4 PM If business needs require, 2nd Shift | 4 PM – 12 AM

The Real Warehouse MVPs Drive Forklifts. Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in McCordsville where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations. Loading/unloading, stacking goods to assigned places. Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. Identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the Warehouse Manager.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain Industrial Truck/Forklift Certification through company-provided training.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately enter and track inventory data using warehouse management systems (WMS), scanners, and related technology.

Experience Requirements

• 1+ years of forklift experience.
• Material handling a plus.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock rotation, shipping, receiving, and warehouse safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently while meeting productivity goals.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Capabilities

• Frequently lift, move, and position products, materials, and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs., with specific areas requiring routine lifting of materials up to 85 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and stoop throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in warehouse environments with exposure to temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, odors, and other industrial conditions.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and other warehouse equipment.
• Must wear required PPE, including safety footwear and other facility-specific protective equipment.

Job Duties

• Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks to safely load, unload, transport, and store products.
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
• Verify shipment quantities, inspect products for damage, and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and transactions.
• Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, and warehouse organization.
• Change propane tanks, charge batteries, and maintain material-handling equipment as required.
• Follow OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, food safety standards, and company safety policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment by supporting housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members and perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.
• Friendly Team.

About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.