Forklift Operator
1st and 2nd Shift
Pay: Up to $19hr
Responsibilities
- Operated sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, and pallet jack equipment to move materials throughout the warehouse safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, trailers, and shipping containers while ensuring product integrity.
- Transported raw materials, finished goods, and inventory to designated storage and staging areas.
- Conducted daily forklift inspections and reported maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
- Verified incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy against packing slips and shipping documents.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
- Stacked, organized, and stored products in racking systems according to company procedures.
Work Environment
The role is based in a warehouse environment within the returns section of a large facility in Louisville. You will work on either first or second shift in a fast-paced setting with continuous physical activity such as lifting and moving packages. This is a climate controlled environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Louisville, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.
Forklift Operator in louisville at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $33,280–$37,440
For context, most forklift operators earn between $33,280–$37,440 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.