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Forklift Operator Entry Level

Confidential
11 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Detroit, MI, United States
Indeed

Job Summary As an entry-level Forklift Operator, you’ll help keep warehouse operations moving by safely handling materials and supporting order fulfillment. You’ll operate a forklift and other material handling equipment to move, stage, load, and unload products. This role is suited to candidates ready to build warehouse experience while following clear safety standards. Responsibilities Operate a forklift, lift truck, Hi-Lo, pallet jack, and, when trained and authorized, reach truck, order picker, cherry picker, or clamp truck. Load and unload shipments, move pallets, and support order picking, shipping and receiving, and warehouse distribution. Scan barcodes and update inventory records in a warehouse management system (WMS). Follow forklift safety protocols, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, and safety standards in production. Your impact: Accurate, safe materials handling helps warehouse teams fulfill orders and keep products moving to customers. Requirements Basic math skills and the ability to follow equipment instructions and safety procedures. Ability to perform manual handling and heavy lifting as required by the role. Interest in warehouse management, inventory management, and warehouse operations; prior warehouse experience is helpful but not required. Experience with material handling equipment operation, heavy equipment operation, equipment repair, or as a warehouse supervisor is preferred, not required. Pay: $28.05 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Work Location: In person

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