Danis is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator to support daily material handling and inventory activities at our facility. This role is responsible for safely loading, unloading, transporting, storing, and tracking materials while helping maintain an organized, efficient, and safety-conscious work environment. The Forklift Operator plays a key role in ensuring materials are available where needed and that inventory is accurately managed.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete required forklift certification and training.
• Basic math, inventory, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, labels, and material documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable attendance, dependability, and ability to work assigned schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and any other applicable pre-employment requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Frequently enter and exit forklift equipment.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use hands and fingers to operate controls and handle materials safely.
• Ability to safely operate equipment using vision, hearing, depth perception, and coordination.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Work Environment

• Warehouse, manufacturing, storage yard, and loading dock environments.
• Regular exposure to moving equipment, machinery, noise, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear as required.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Danis offers a competitive salary, merit increases, bonus, medical, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, boot vouchers, prescription safety glasses and more.