Forklift / Yard Operator – 1st Shift

Forklift / Yard Operator – 1st Shift

Pay: $17.00–$22.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Location: Tulsa, OK
Shift: Monday–Friday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #: 153653

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Forklift / Yard Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Tulsa. This position is responsible for safely operating forklifts to load, unload, transport, and organize materials throughout an industrial yard and warehouse environment.

Candidates must have previous forklift operating experience and be comfortable handling materials, loading trucks, supporting shipping and receiving operations, and maintaining organized storage areas.

The ideal candidate has strong forklift skills, previous yard experience, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in an outdoor industrial environment with varying weather conditions.

Required Experience & Skills

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  Previous forklift operating experience required
  
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  Industrial yard experience preferred
  
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  Ability to safely load and unload trucks
  
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  Experience moving and staging materials
  
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  Familiarity with warehouse and material-handling operations
  
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  Ability to perform daily forklift inspections
  
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  Strong understanding of forklift safety procedures
  
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  Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  
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  Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs as needed
  
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  Strong attention to detail and material-handling accuracy
  
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  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  
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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
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  Reliable transportation required
  
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  Dependable attendance and punctuality
  
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  Strong commitment to workplace safety
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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  Operate forklifts safely and efficiently
  
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  Load materials onto outgoing trucks
  
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  Unload incoming shipments
  
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  Transport materials throughout the yard
  
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  Move products throughout warehouse areas
  
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  Stage materials in designated locations
  
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  Assist with shipping and receiving activities
  
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  Support inventory organization
  
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  Maintain organized material-storage areas
  
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  Position materials for loading and shipment
  
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  Verify materials are handled and stored appropriately
  
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  Perform daily forklift inspections
  
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  Identify equipment concerns
  
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  Report mechanical or safety issues promptly
  
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  Maintain clean and organized work areas
  
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  Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
  
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  Assist with additional warehouse and yard responsibilities
  
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  Perform other material-handling duties as assigned
  

Forklift Operation

Candidates must have previous hands-on forklift experience.

Responsibilities may include:

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  Loading trucks
  
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  Unloading incoming materials
  
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  Moving products throughout the facility
  
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  Transporting materials across outdoor yard areas
  
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  Staging materials for shipping
  
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  Organizing warehouse inventory
  
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  Positioning products in designated locations
  
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  Supporting efficient material flow
  

Candidates must demonstrate safe equipment operation and maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, vehicles, and materials.

Industrial Yard Operations

Previous yard experience is preferred.

Candidates may regularly:

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  Transport materials throughout outdoor storage areas
  
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  Organize yard inventory
  
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  Stage products for loading
  
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  Move materials between yard and warehouse locations
  
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  Maintain clear travel paths
  
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  Support truck-loading operations
  
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  Assist with general yard organization
  
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  Maintain safe and orderly material-storage areas
  

Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Loading & Unloading

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  Load outgoing trucks safely
  
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  Unload incoming materials
  
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  Position materials for efficient loading
  
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  Stage shipments in designated areas
  
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  Handle products carefully to prevent damage
  
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  Maintain organized loading areas
  
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  Coordinate material movement with coworkers
  
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  Follow established loading and unloading safety procedures
  

Shipping & Receiving Support

Depending on daily workload, candidates may assist with:

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  Receiving incoming materials
  
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  Staging received products
  
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  Preparing outgoing materials
  
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  Organizing shipments
  
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  Moving products to appropriate storage locations
  
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  Supporting warehouse personnel
  
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  Maintaining organized shipping and receiving areas
  

Inventory & Material Organization

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  Maintain organized yard and warehouse inventory
  
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  Move materials to designated locations
  
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  Assist with material staging
  
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  Identify misplaced materials
  
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  Support accurate material locations
  
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  Maintain clear storage areas
  
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  Communicate material concerns promptly
  
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  Help ensure products are accessible when needed
  

Daily Equipment Inspections

Candidates will be responsible for performing routine forklift inspections before operation.

Responsibilities include:

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  Checking equipment for visible damage
  
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  Identifying potential mechanical concerns
  
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  Reporting unsafe operating conditions
  
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  Communicating equipment problems promptly
  
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  Following established inspection procedures
  
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  Maintaining safe equipment operation
  
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  Reporting issues requiring maintenance
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Forklift Operator experience
  
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  Industrial Yard Operator experience
  
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  Outdoor material-handling experience
  
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  Warehouse experience
  
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  Shipping and receiving experience
  
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  Truck-loading experience
  
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  Inventory experience
  
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  Manufacturing experience
  
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  Industrial material-handling experience
  
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  Previous experience working in an outdoor yard environment
  

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs as needed
  
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  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  
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  Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
  
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  Ability to safely load and unload materials
  
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  Ability to repeatedly enter and exit forklift equipment as required
  
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  Comfortable performing physically active yard and warehouse work
  
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  Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  
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  Ability to safely operate forklifts around vehicles, materials, and personnel
  
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  Ability to wear all required PPE
  

Schedule & Overtime

Monday–Friday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Candidates must be comfortable with early-morning start times and maintaining consistent productivity throughout the shift.

Work Environment

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  Industrial yard and warehouse environment
  
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  Regular work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  
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  Frequent operation of forklifts and material-handling equipment
  
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  Work around trucks, stored materials, warehouse equipment, and other personnel
  
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  Physically active position involving loading, unloading, staging, and inventory organization
  
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  Consistent Monday–Friday first-shift schedule
  
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  Strong emphasis on equipment safety, material-handling accuracy, productivity, and dependable attendance
  

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

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  Competitive pay of $17.00–$22.00/hour, based on experience
  
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  Temp-to-hire opportunity
  
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  Stable Monday–Friday first-shift schedule
  
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  Hands-on forklift and industrial yard experience
  
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  Utilize existing forklift operating skills
  
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  Gain additional shipping and receiving experience
  
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  Work in both yard and warehouse operations
  
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  Build material-handling and inventory skills
  
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  Long-term employment potential
  
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  Excellent opportunity for an experienced Forklift Operator looking for steady industrial work in Tulsa
  

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #153653.

Apply online or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM