Side Loader Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift
Pay: Starting at $17.50 per hour
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Shift: Monday-Friday | 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable Side Loader Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced warehouse team in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for operating a side loader forklift to retrieve long steel products, pull customer orders, and stage materials for the third-shift loading crew while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse.
The ideal candidate has previous forklift experience, enjoys working with heavy materials, and is committed to accuracy, productivity, and workplace safety.
Required Experience & Skills
• Previous forklift operating experience required
• Side loader forklift experience preferred
• Ability to safely handle long, heavy steel products and bundles
• Warehouse, steel, lumber, or industrial material handling experience preferred
• Ability to accurately read work orders, product labels, and measurements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Operate a side loader forklift to retrieve long steel products from warehouse storage racks
• Pull materials according to work orders and customer specifications
• Stage completed orders for the third-shift loading crew
• Verify product sizes, quantities, and condition before staging shipments
• Safely transport and organize long steel bundles throughout the warehouse
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience operating a side loader forklift
• Steel service center, metal distribution, or industrial warehouse experience
• Experience handling long or oversized materials
• Forklift certification is a plus
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and repetitive movement throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate forklifts around heavy materials and warehouse traffic
• Comfortable working in an active industrial warehouse environment while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
• Industrial warehouse and steel distribution facility
• Fast-paced environment handling long steel products and heavy materials
• Exposure to forklifts, overhead material handling, industrial equipment, and warehouse traffic
• Safety-focused workplace with opportunities for overtime based on business needs
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
• Competitive starting pay of $17.50/hour
• Stable Monday-Friday second-shift schedule
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Opportunity to build specialized forklift and warehouse experience in the steel industry
• Team-oriented workplace focused on safety, accuracy, and career growth
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text for more information.
You can also apply in person through:
Stand-By Personnel - Oklahoma City
Monday-Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM
Pay: Starting at $17.50 per hour
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Shift: Monday-Friday | 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable Side Loader Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced warehouse team in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for operating a side loader forklift to retrieve long steel products, pull customer orders, and stage materials for the third-shift loading crew while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse.
The ideal candidate has previous forklift experience, enjoys working with heavy materials, and is committed to accuracy, productivity, and workplace safety.
Required Experience & Skills
• Previous forklift operating experience required
• Side loader forklift experience preferred
• Ability to safely handle long, heavy steel products and bundles
• Warehouse, steel, lumber, or industrial material handling experience preferred
• Ability to accurately read work orders, product labels, and measurements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Operate a side loader forklift to retrieve long steel products from warehouse storage racks
• Pull materials according to work orders and customer specifications
• Stage completed orders for the third-shift loading crew
• Verify product sizes, quantities, and condition before staging shipments
• Safely transport and organize long steel bundles throughout the warehouse
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience operating a side loader forklift
• Steel service center, metal distribution, or industrial warehouse experience
• Experience handling long or oversized materials
• Forklift certification is a plus
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and repetitive movement throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate forklifts around heavy materials and warehouse traffic
• Comfortable working in an active industrial warehouse environment while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
• Industrial warehouse and steel distribution facility
• Fast-paced environment handling long steel products and heavy materials
• Exposure to forklifts, overhead material handling, industrial equipment, and warehouse traffic
• Safety-focused workplace with opportunities for overtime based on business needs
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
• Competitive starting pay of $17.50/hour
• Stable Monday-Friday second-shift schedule
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Opportunity to build specialized forklift and warehouse experience in the steel industry
• Team-oriented workplace focused on safety, accuracy, and career growth
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text for more information.
You can also apply in person through:
Stand-By Personnel - Oklahoma City
Monday-Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM
Side Loader Forklift Operator in oklahoma city 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 full time and onsite.