JOB DETAILS

Forklift Operator - ABQ

CompanySouthwest Forest Products
LocationAlbuquerque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
Southwest Forest Products, Inc. was founded in 1984 and today is a fully-integrated industrial lumber manufacturer producing timbers, cut stock and new pallets utilizing fiber from its forest-thinning activities through contracts with the US Forest Service. The company also operates a used pallet repair program and offers bulk and bagged mulch.
About the Role

Forklift Operator – Sit Down

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department: LETEM Recycling ABQ

Reports to: Department Supervisor

 

Position Description:

Forklift Operator responsibilities in a pallet assembly environment.   Responsibilities includes: operating a forklift, production area housekeeping, maintaining inventory organization, checking product for quality, and performing various other tasks.
 
 Position Requirements:
 • Sit Down Experience is required.
 • Looking for career-minded team players with steady work history.
 • Performing rotating loading or unloading duties as assigned on a daily basis
 • Helping to organize the facility
 • Cleaning and sweeping facility as needed
 • Providing customer service to all working departments
 • Operating forklifts safely and responsibly
 • Treating all customers and coworkers in a helpful and professional manner
 • Must be flexible to extended hours of work, including weekends.
 • Must be able to read a measuring tape.


 As with all positions at LETEM Recycling, this position requires emphasis on quality and safety. This position also allows for cross-training and future growth. LETEM Recycling is a very fast-paced operation, and we pride ourselves on our clean and safe environment.
 

WE OFFER:
 ¨ Health care benefit package (medical, dental, and vision)
 ¨ Vacation Program
 ¨ 6 Paid Holidays
 ¨ Sick time

 

Key Skills
Forklift operationSit down forkliftInventory organizationQuality controlLoading and unloadingFacility maintenanceMeasuring tape readingCustomer serviceSafety compliance
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTradesCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Health care benefit packageMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceVacation programPaid holidaysSick time
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating sit-down forklifts to assist with loading, unloading, and organizing inventory within a fast-paced recycling facility. Additional duties include maintaining production area cleanliness and performing quality checks on products.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
70
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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