Forklift Operator II

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and safety‑focused Forklift Operator II to support daily warehouse operations in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. This role requires strong forklift skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is certified, dependable, and comfortable working in tight spaces with heavy equipment.

Compensation & Shift Schedule

• Pay Rate: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour
• Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Annual Bonuses & Merit Increases

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts
• Load and unload heavy power equipment and materials
• Store and retrieve materials using pallet racking systems (including tight spaces)
• Review new orders in SAP for accuracy and schedule daily production
• Create, organize, file, and distribute work instructions as needed
• Assist with improving shipping and warehouse processes
• Use RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for inventory tracking
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years Forklift Operator experience
• Valid forklift certification
• Experience working in a high‑volume warehouse
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting production deadlines
• SAP experience highly preferred
• Experience with WMS and RF scanners
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced warehouse/office environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Stand and walk for 8–10 hours per day
• Regular use of hands and arms for handling materials
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse
• Exposure to noise, chemicals, and industrial materials
• Hearing protection required

We offer an excellent benefits package for full‑time and part-time 30+ employees, eligible the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment, including:

• FREE Basic Life & AD&D Life Insurance at 1x your Annual Gross Earnings
• FREE Dependent Life up to $10,000
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse and Child Life & AD&D
• FREE Basic Short Term Disability
• FREE Basic Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending for Medical and Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match (eligible the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment)

• 9–11 Paid Holidays (based on work schedule: 5/8 or 4/10)
• Generous Paid Time Off – accrues up to 4 weeks per year starting on your first day!
• Jury Duty
• Bereavement Leave - up to 5 paid days
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave for Birth, Adoption or placement of a child
  • 6 weeks for Primary Care Giver
  • 4 weeks for Non-Primary Care Giver

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S.
Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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