Palletizing and Material Handling Specialist (Forklift)

Is this you?

• Do you thrive in a fast-moving warehouse where accuracy and safety matter?
• Can you navigate a forklift with confidence while keeping documentation spotless?
• Are you the teammate others count on to hit tight inbound and outbound timelines?

What you will tackle

• Operate advanced packing machinery to keep schedules on target.
• Load and unload trailers as part of a coordinated team.
• Pick, pack, check, stage, and move products to and from designated areas.
• Relocate palletized or crated materials throughout storage locations.
• Stack loads correctly in assigned bays following inventory-control guidance.
• Complete required forms and maintain accurate documentation.
• Inspect equipment daily; perform routine maintenance and call out repair needs.
• Monitor quality and performance; report hazards or production issues immediately.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process opportunities.
• Keep precise production records; handle other assigned duties as needed.

What you bring

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 5 years of forklift experience.
• RF scanner familiarity is a plus.
• OSHA forklift certification or operating experience preferred.

How you work

• Detail-focused with solid basic computer skills.
• Comfortable using basic math.
• Strong problem-solving approach and work ethic.
• Flexible in taking direction from multiple supervisors.
• Organized, able to prioritize effectively.
• Performs under pressure in a high-velocity environment.
• Follows high-repetition work instructions consistently.
• Willing to cross-train and cover different jobs.
• Open to overtime when needed.

Language and communication

• English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency is required.
• Spanish preferred (required in some markets).

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing and walking; regular talking and hearing.
• Occasional sitting; manual dexterity; reaching; stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.
• Visual acuity for close and distance work, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus shifts.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Tools and processes

• Forklifts as primary equipment.
• Shipping and receiving processes.