Forklift Operator

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of quality control processes, inspection procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain inspection and quality records.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift experience required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, quality control, or inspection environment preferred.
• Experience identifying defects, non-conforming materials, and quality issues.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry, quality documentation, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience using Excel, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and other quality tracking tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality and compliance.
• Ability to follow established procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and move materials as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong visual acuity for conducting inspections and identifying defects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy.

Job Duties

• Perform quality inspections on finished goods, raw materials, and work-in-process products to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records and reports.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials and products.
• Support corrective action processes and assist with quality investigations.
• Verify products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and quality expectations.
• Communicate quality concerns to production, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Operate a forklift to transport materials and support quality inspection activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and contribute to a safe and organized work environment.
• Assist with audits, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Benefits