Forklift Operator (Paid Clamp Truck Training)
Location: Aberdeen, MD
1st Shift: $19.00/hr
2nd Shift: $20.50 + $3 weekend diff.
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
Ready to Put Your Forklift Skills to Work?
We're hiring experienced Forklift Operators for a fast-paced distribution center in Aberdeen, MD. This is a long-term opportunity offering steady hours, paid training, and opportunities for career growth.
If you have sit-down forklift experience and a strong safety mindset, we'll provide paid training to help you expand your skills by operating clamp trucks. Reliable, motivated operators have the opportunity to advance into permanent positions and leadership roles.
Schedule Options
Choose from several available shifts
1st:
- Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Sunday - Wednesday | 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday - Saturday | 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
2nd:
- Monday - Friday | 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Overtime and shift premiums may be available.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid clamp truck training
- Advancement opportunities into Lead and Supervisor positions
- Climate-controlled warehouse environment
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) available after 30 days upon conversion to permanent employment
What You'll Do
As a Forklift Operator, you will:
- Operate electric sit-down forklifts and clamp trucks (training provided)
- Move, load, and secure large or oversized products
- Transport freight safely throughout the warehouse
- Use RF scanners to track and manage inventory
- Meet daily safety, quality, and productivity standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Qualifications for the Forklift Operators:
Required:
- At least 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience
- MUST HAVE VALID LICENSE
- Ability to pass an on-site forklift driving test
- Ability to pass a safety training pre-test
- Comfortable operating equipment in reverse
- Ability to lift 20-50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
- Steel-toe boots required
- Strong attendance, reliability, and commitment to safety
Preferred
- Clamp truck experience
- Experience with push/pull attachments, slip-sheet equipment, or similar material handling equipment
- RF scanner and warehouse management system experience
Apply Today
Take the next step in your warehouse career. If you're an experienced forklift operator looking for stable work, paid equipment training, and opportunities for advancement, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to get started!
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