Job Details

Forklift Operator – Light Industrial

Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm Hours: 40 hours/week

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and physically capable Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, stack, transport, and organize materials in a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to safety, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other industrial equipment independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, and shipping containers.
• Operate forklifts, manual/powered pallet jacks, and other industrial equipment.
• Transport raw materials and finished products to designated storage areas or production lines.
• Stack, organize, secure, and wrap materials properly before transportation.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of forklift equipment, including brakes, steering, hydraulics, and other safety components.
• Track and organize inventory and materials.
• Maintain clean and hazard-free work areas.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Safely handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently while maintaining a strong focus on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of general work experience required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift operator license or certification preferred.
• Ability to safely operate manual and powered pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and depth perception.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Ability to work the overnight shift, Monday through Friday.

Required Safety Attire

Workers must wear non-logo clothing:

• Red, black, or gray non-logo T-shirt.
• Non-logo baseball cap, if applicable.
• Proper safety footwear is required.

Safety Shoe Requirements

Safety shoes must include:

• Puncture-resistant/Kevlar sole.
• Class 75 protective toe.
• Slip-resistant soles meeting Mark II LS oily/wet test requirements at 0.35 or higher.
• Minimum 6-inch ankle protection.