Forklift Operator

Essential Job Duties

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to transport raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and delivery vehicles.
• Supply production areas with materials needed to maintain continuous operations.
• Remove completed products from production lines and transport them to designated storage or shipping locations.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and materials against work orders, packing slips, inventory records, or production schedules.
• Scan, track, and record inventory movements using company systems as required.
• Stage materials and organize inventory in designated warehouse and production locations.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and traffic patterns.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse and production areas.
• Support shipping, receiving, and production departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Basic computer and inventory tracking skills preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, shipping documents, production paperwork, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a sheet metal, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers.
• Experience moving oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials.
• Forklift certification preferred, but training may be provided based on business needs.

DTC Workforce Programs offers a unique staffing program that provides a managed approached for large scale distribution companies. We value and respect our employees and welcome you to join our team!