Forklift
Date Posted: 10/23/2026
Job Snapshot
- Employee Type:
- Contract to Perm
- Location:
- Ft Mitchell, KY
- Job Type:
- Logistics & Warehouse
- Date Posted:
- 10/23/2026
Job Description
Crown Staffing is urgently hiring for a Forklift Operator.
Forklift Operator Job Details
Pay Rate: $19.98/hr
Location: Fort Mitchell, KY
Forklift Operator Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of consistent forklift operating experience required.
- Experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts required.
- Experience operating hand trucks and powered industrial trucks required.
- Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or distribution experience preferred.
- RF scanner knowledge and experience preferred.
- Experience picking orders and preparing products for shipment.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated production environment with temperatures ranging from 34–37°F.
- Comfortable working in wet conditions for extended periods.
- Ability to work 5–6 days per week.
- Strong understanding of forklift safety and proper material handling procedures.
- Ability to safely load and unload products using industrial equipment.
- Experience moving products between production departments, storage racks, and shipping areas.
- Ability to read and interpret shipping labels, invoices, and order documentation.
- Strong attention to detail when verifying product quantities and shipment accuracy.
- Ability to identify damaged products and shipping discrepancies.
- Ability to perform physical warehouse duties in addition to forklift operation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate shipping records and product documentation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow supervisor instructions.
- Willingness to wear required protective equipment and food safety apparel.
- Ability to follow strict personal hygiene and food handling requirements.
- No jewelry or piercings permitted, except a plain wedding band.
- Artificial nails and nail polish are not permitted.
- Ability to wear appropriate clothing for refrigerated working conditions.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
About the Forklift Operator Role
As a Forklift Operator, your responsibilities will include:
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to transport products throughout the facility.
- Use powered industrial trucks and hand trucks to move warehouse materials.
- Transport finished products from production departments to designated storage and shipping areas.
- Retrieve products from warehouse racks and assigned storage locations.
- Pick customer orders according to shipping and distribution requirements.
- Prepare individual pallets and skids for outgoing shipments.
- Load products onto trailers and trucks using appropriate material handling equipment.
- Verify outgoing shipment information against invoices, orders, and other shipping documents.
- Count, weigh, or measure products to confirm shipment accuracy.
- Inspect outgoing shipments for quality, accuracy, and proper packaging.
- Ensure shipping labels are correctly applied to packed cartons.
- Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments and product movement.
- Use RF scanners or warehouse tracking systems when assigned.
- Identify and report damaged products, incorrect quantities, or shipping discrepancies.
- Assist with organizing products in warehouse storage areas.
- Maintain efficient material movement between production, storage, and shipping departments.
- Support order fulfillment and shipping operations through hands-on warehouse work.
- Follow proper forklift operating procedures and equipment safety guidelines.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and report operational concerns.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse work areas.
- Follow GMP standards and established food safety procedures.
- Work safely in refrigerated and wet production environments.
- Wear required protective equipment, including hairnets, lab coats, and food-safe gloves.
- Collaborate with warehouse and production team members to meet operational goals.
- Complete additional forklift, order picking, and shipping responsibilities as assigned.
Why Work With Our Client
Employees can expect:
- Opportunities to utilize and expand experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
- Hands-on involvement in warehouse shipping, order fulfillment, and material handling operations.
- Experience working with powered industrial trucks and warehouse transportation equipment.
- Opportunities to strengthen shipping documentation, inventory verification, and order accuracy skills.
- Exposure to multiple warehouse functions, including production support, order picking, and outbound shipping.
- Experience working within established GMP and food safety standards.
- Opportunities to develop specialized material handling skills in refrigerated food distribution.
- Practical experience coordinating product movement between production and shipping departments.
- Opportunities to build transferable skills in forklift operations, warehouse logistics, and distribution.
Why Work With Crown Staffing
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit with pay card option
- Health care package
- Opportunities for permanent placement and career advancement
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