Heavy Forklift Operator

Heavy Forklift Operator

15 Oct 2025
Maryland, Baltimore, 21240 Baltimore USA

Heavy Forklift Operator

Key Job Responsibilities

Locate and move products for storage or shipment operating various size forklifts to load and unload

trucks and railcars

Identify damages, and report inventory shortages or deficiencies to supervisor

Operate yard jockey trucks transporting cargo between areas of facility

Inspect and maintain machinery for needed repairs, and to guarantee safety

Maintain records of inventory and activity logs

Follow company policies

Maintain a safe and orderly facility

Perform all duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping tasks (laying of dunnage; recouping

bundles of cargo)

Position Specific Behaviors

Team player

Makes decisions and executes quickly

Honesty and integrity

Adaptable and flexible

Collaborative - works well with others

Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment

Comfortable with ambiguity

Strong intellectual curiosity

Thrives in a pressurized work environment

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

Ability to operate a forklift from 10K capacity to 55K capacity preferred

At least 2 years of forklift experience preferred

OSHA Complaint Forklift Certification preferred

Yard Jockey/Spotter (truck) experience preferred

High regard for safety

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Driver’s License Required

Work Week:

The normal workweek is typically Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with daily or weekend overtime

potential

Pay Rate:

$20.44 hourly - increasing to $23.05 hourly after 90-day training period.

Benefits:

- Medical/Health Insurance

- PTO/Sick Leave

- 401(k) Retirement Plan

Interested? Contact - gastle@abacuscorporation.com

Note - this is a DIRECT-HIRE role with the opportunity for career growth/advancement.

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