General Labor / Forklift Operator

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Job Location: Bethany Home and 51st Ave

Pay: $17.00 per hour / weekly pay

Job Summary

This is a fast-paced warehouse position that requires physical activity, attention to safety, and experience operating a forklift. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for safely moving and stacking cement products and construction materials, organizing warehouse inventory, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, stack, and stage cement, concrete products, mortar, and other construction materials.
• Material Handling: Lift, move, stack, and organize bags of cement and other heavy construction materials throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Loading & Unloading: Load customer vehicles, delivery trucks, and pallets efficiently and safely. Assist with unloading incoming shipments.
• Inventory Management: Organize products and materials in designated areas and help maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Warehouse Organization: Keep the warehouse, loading areas, and yard clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Safety: Follow all company safety procedures and forklift operating guidelines. Perform daily equipment inspections and report any mechanical or safety issues.
• Order Preparation: Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders for pickup or delivery.
• Teamwork: Work closely with warehouse staff, drivers, and supervisors to ensure materials are handled and moved efficiently.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly lift and move heavy materials, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in outdoor and warehouse environments.

 Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience safely operating a sit-down forklift.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform heavy manual labor and consistently lift/move bags weighing 50–80+ lbs throughout the day.
• Background Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and strongly committed to workplace safety.