Forklift and Tugger Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are currently hiring experienced Forklift and Tugger Operators for both Day Shift and Night Shift. If you're a safety-focused operator with a strong work history in fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environments, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with competitive starting pay of $20.00+/hour based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Forklift & Tugger Operator is responsible for safely transporting raw materials, finished goods, and production supplies throughout the facility while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards. Candidates must have extensive warehouse equipment experience and be comfortable working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Pay
• Starting at $20.00+/hour (based on experience)

Schedule
• Day Shift Available
• Night Shift Available
• 12-hour rotating schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable forklift and warehouse equipment experience (required)
• Previous experience operating forklifts and electric tuggers in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Stable work history with strong attendance
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and work throughout a 12-hour shift
• Must successfully pass a forklift skills evaluation before operating equipment

Preferred Warehouse Experience

Experience operating any of the following equipment is highly preferred:

• Sit-Down Forklift
• Stand-Up Forklift
• Reach Truck
• Order Picker
• Electric Tugger
• Electric Pallet Jack (Walkie Rider)
• Rider Pallet Jack
• Tow Tractor
• Cherry Picker
• Clamp Truck (preferred)
• Material Handling Equipment
• RF Scanner and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Loading and unloading trailers
• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory movement and replenishment
• Line-side material delivery
• Warehouse staging
• Cycle counting
• Production support
• Dock operations

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently and accurately.
• Supply production lines with materials while maintaining continuous workflow.
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement using scanners and warehouse systems.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Keep work areas clean and organized using 5S principles.
• Meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations.

Why Join Runergy?

• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
• Competitive Pay Starting at $20.00+/Hour
• Overtime Opportunities
• Modern Manufacturing Facility
• Opportunity for Long-Term Career Growth
• Safety-Focused Work Environment

If you have at least 5 years of verifiable forklift experience and take pride in working safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply today.

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable forklift and warehouse equipment experience (required)
• Previous experience operating forklifts and electric tuggers in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Stable work history with strong attendance
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and work throughout a 12-hour shift
• Must successfully pass a forklift skills evaluation before operating equipment