Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator — Forklift & Pallet Jack

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  • Warrendale, PA
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    Job Description

    Day in the Life — Warrendale, PA

    As our Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator, you’ll kick off your shift with a quick equipment check, then keep materials moving across the facility with precision and care. You’ll weave seamlessly between loading zones and storage aisles, using forklifts and pallet jacks to stage products, replenish stock, and support production goals. Throughout the day, you’ll keep a close eye on inventory accuracy, communicate with teammates, and flag anything that could affect safety or uptime.

    What You’ll Do

    • Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
    • Complete pre-use inspections and verify equipment readiness before every shift.
    • Update and maintain accurate inventory records; help keep stock organized and easy to find.
    • Coordinate with coworkers to achieve daily throughput and production targets.
    • Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and facility guidelines.
    • Report equipment issues, malfunctions, or safety concerns to management promptly.
    • Join required training sessions and safety meetings to continuously improve performance.

    What You Bring

    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • Hands-on experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks (required).
    • Valid forklift certification is a plus and highly valued.
    • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Capability to lift heavy items and perform physically demanding tasks.
    • Clear communicator who collaborates well in a team setting.
    • Safety-first mindset with proactive problem-solving habits.

    Why You’ll Love It Here

    Fast pace, solid teamwork, and the satisfaction of knowing your work keeps everything moving. If you’re ready to contribute to a high-performing operation in Warrendale, PA, we want to meet you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWarrendale, PA

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Heavy Liftingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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