Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Client Site – Wauwatosa, WI)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Our client, a well-established operation in the Wauwatosa area, is seeking a dependable and safety-driven Stand-Up Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse and distribution activities. This position involves operating electric-powered industrial trucks to handle materials efficiently while adhering to all safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift to move, load, and unload products and materials
• Position forks or lifting devices under, over, or around pallets, skids, and other materials for transport
• Transfer materials to designated locations within the facility
• Utilize a Radio Frequency (RF) system to accurately record weights, counts, and condition of products (including frozen goods)
• Complete daily forklift inspections and maintenance checklists
• Perform safety checks, including trailer chocking and glad-hand procedures
• Communicate with truck drivers to ensure safe loading and unloading practices
• Monitor battery levels, maintain and clean batteries, and return equipment to charging stations

Additional Responsibilities

• Operate other material handling equipment as required
• Collaborate with team members to maintain safety and productivity standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic math skills required
• Ability to understand and follow workplace instructions in English (or designated language)
• Willingness to work in varying temperature environments, including:
  • Cold storage conditions as low as -20°F (-25°C)
  • Dry storage environments up to 100°F (37°C)
    (Appropriate PPE and freezer gear provided by client)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. (requirements may vary by facility)
• Flexibility to work additional hours or weekends as needed
• Comfortable working in environments with varying noise levels