Location:
Category: Warehouse / Light Industrial
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 09/15/2026
Position Summary
We are seeking a safety-focused Forklift Operator/Spotter to support daily yard operations in Oklahoma City, OK. This position is responsible for safely moving trailers and materials throughout the yard while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and traffic. In addition, you will operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse facility as needed.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a safety-focused Forklift Operator/Spotter to support daily yard operations in Oklahoma City, OK. This position is responsible for safely moving trailers and materials throughout the yard while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and traffic. In addition, you will operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse facility as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Safely move and position trailers, equipment, and materials throughout the yard.
- Operate a sit-down forklift to load, unload, and transport, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise within the warehouse facility as needed.
- Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks.
- Perform spotter duties to ensure the safe movement of trailers to facilitate warehouse sorting and the processing of merchandise for shipment or storage.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety procedures.
- Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines.
- Dumping materials into machine hoppers.
- Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to coordinate yard activities.
Requirements:
- At least 3-6 months of sit-down forklift experience, 6 months of yard experience as a spotter, yard jockey, or in a similar role.
- Experience backing up trailers.
- Previous experience operating a sit-down forklift.
- CDL is not required, but you must have a valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
- Attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, basic math, and communications skills
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- May be required to use a RF scanner gun.
- Ability to drive in reverse for extended periods while accurately judging distances and clearances.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending on the season.
- Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds without restriction as needed.
Schedule:
- Wednesday – Sunday | 7:00 am – until the job is finished
- Currently working 20-32 hours per week
Compensation:
- $20.50 – $25.00 per hour, depending on position
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Personal Advancement
Job Type:
- Part-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Application Period:
- This position will remain open until filled
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
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