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Fork Lift Operator/Warehouse Associate

CompanyFive Star Trucking
LocationWilloughby
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 21, 2026
About The Company
Five Star Trucking, Inc has been in business for over 40 years as a full truckload carrier with refrigerated and dry van equipment. Our subsidiary Five Star Trucking, LTD has a brokerage authority making us a full-service third party logistics company.
About the Role

Description

  • Safe and efficient operation of forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, loading, and storage areas.
  • Operating forklift to both load and unload freight from trucks
  • Strong understanding of proper loading techniques and weight distribution of trailers to ensure trucks maintain legal weight.
  • Labeling loads, organizing and securing stored materials.
  • Perform routine post and pre inspections to forklifts to ensure suitable working condition.
  • Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, or skids, if necessary
  • Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to products, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
  • Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors, managers, dispatch and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping standards in the work area. Assist with facility cleanup and grounds maintenance.
  • Performing other duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor.


Requirements

Previous experience of forklift operation

Must take full care of objects while transporting and avoid any breakage, damage or scratch.

Should be physically capable to lift up to 50lbs with or without equipment when necessary.

Excellent team player, works well together with others

Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.

Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.

Prior Forklift Certification preferred

Key Skills
Forklift OperationLoading and Unloading FreightWeight DistributionMaterial HandlingLoad LabelingSecuring Stored MaterialsForklift InspectionsManual LiftingProduct CareHazard ReportingTeamworkHousekeepingFacility CleanupBasic Arithmetic
Categories
LogisticsTransportationTradesSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, transfer, label, organize, and secure freight and stored materials. Inspect equipment, report damage or hazards, coordinate with supervisors and coworkers, and maintain warehouse and facility cleanliness.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
45
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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