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Job Description
A confidential defense company is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Forklift Operators to join its high-performance freight handling team. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dock or warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently load, unload, and move palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools, straps, and supplies.
• Use handheld scanning devices to track, identify, and record shipments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area in all weather conditions.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA standards at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate freight movement.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Basic math skills (with or without a calculator).
• Prior forklift or dock experience in transportation, logistics, or LTL environments preferred.
• VantageClear Certification (or equivalent security clearance) required.