Job Description
Join our award-winning logistics team as a Senior Forklift Operator in sunny Tampa, Florida! We're seeking a safety-focused professional to drive our warehouse operations forward. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package (including medical/dental/vision), and opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a climate-controlled environment with modern equipment and a team-oriented culture.
Why you'll love working with us:
- Stable 40-hour work week with Monday-Friday schedule
- Performance-based quarterly bonuses up to $2,500
- Free forklift certification training provided
- Referral program with $1,000 bonuses
- Company-provided PPE and safety equipment
Responsibilities
- Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a high-volume warehouse environment
- Accurately track inventory using RF scanners and warehouse management systems
- Load/untract trailers and containers with precision while maintaining safety protocols
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
- Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S standards
- Train junior operators on safety procedures and equipment operation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow efficiency
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of certified forklift operation experience
- Valid OSHA Forklift Operator certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods
- Basic computer literacy with experience in inventory software
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work flexible hours during peak seasons