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Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Staff Management | SMX

Cary, NC

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Background Investigation, Consulting, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, Distribution Operations, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Health Insurance, Inventory Management, Legal, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mobile Devices, People Management, Product Flow, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
Cary, NC
POSTED
11 days ago
With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.


We are seeking experienced Stand-Up Forklift Operators to join a fast-paced distribution and warehouse operation in Cary, NC. This role is ideal for safety-focused operators who thrive in a structured environment and enjoy working with modern material handling equipment, including Yale stand-up reach forklifts and platform lifts. The Stand-Up Forklift Operator plays a critical role in supporting inventory accuracy, product flow, and overall warehouse efficiency within a high-volume operation.


+ Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (Days: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM / Nights: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM)

+ Pay: $19.00 per hour + overtime as offered


To hear more about this amazing opportunity, please apply & send your resume to Sarah Adkins at sadkins1@staffmanagement.com and Noreen Singleton at Nsingleton@smxstaffing.com!


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Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.


Shifts: 2nd Shift, 1st Shift, Rotating Shifts.


Employment Types: Temp to Hire, Full Time.


Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour


Duties:


+ Safely operate stand-up reach forklifts, primarily Yale equipment

+ Move, stage, and store products in designated warehouse locations

+ Load and unload trailers using powered industrial equipment

+ Operate platform lifts and assist with elevated material handling tasks

+ Pick, pull, and replenish inventory using RF scanners or warehouse management systems

+ Perform daily equipment inspections and safety checks

+ Report equipment issues and maintenance concerns promptly

+ Maintain accurate inventory movement and documentation

+ Follow all warehouse safety procedures, traffic patterns, and operating protocols

+ Assist with general warehouse duties as needed


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Position Requirements:


+ Prior experience operating stand-up reach forklifts required

+ Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environments

+ Experience with Yale, Crown, Raymond, or similar forklift equipment preferred

+ Ability to safely navigate tight warehouse aisles and elevated storage locations

+ Experience using RF scanners, handheld devices, or warehouse inventory systems preferred

+ Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational accuracy

+ Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including weekends

+ Ability to lift, move, and handle materials in a fast-paced environment


Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 75 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.


Work Location: Kellanova, Cary, NC 27513.


Job Types: Forklift Operator, General Labor, Light Industrial, Quality, Safety.


Industry: Warehouse/Distribution.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $19.00 - $19.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

About the Company

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Staff Management | SMX

Founded in 1988, Staff Management | SMX is a recognized leader in comprehensive staffing and contingent workforce solutions. We partner with Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies to deliver innovative staffing solutions with superior results across a multitude of industries and geographies.

Contingent Workforce Solutions that Transform the Way Companies Connect with & Manage Talent
Staff Management | SMX's outsourced workforce management programs leverage deep marketplace knowledge to provide best talent, drive compliance, deliver tangible savings and yield sustainable value. Our expertise in supporting complex client staffing requirements without sacrificing quality, combined with our proven centralized service model, award-winning workforce and vendor management system (WVMS) and precision recruitment processes are key differentiators within the industry.

Award-Winning Business Model
Our innovative "inside-out" approach, commitment to continuous improvement and award-winning business model put client needs at the center of everything we do. The benefits of this approach are third-party validated, most recently with our #1 ranking in the Breadth of Service category on our sixth straight appearance on HRO Today's Baker's Dozen for managed service programs customer satisfaction ratings and with a Net Promoter Score® more than 70 percentage points above industry average on Inavero's 2016 Best of Staffing® Client Award satisfaction survey. Learn more about our award-winning business model >

Proven International Success
Staff Management | SMX provides managed staffing and recruiting services in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Our global expansion has been driven by client confidence in our ability to deliver industry-leading service throughout the world, and our proven international implementation process has produced a track record of successful global account deployments. We continue to expand to new countries based on client need.

A TrueBlue Company
As part of TrueBlue Outsourcing Solutions, we offer clients a broad range of workforce management-related solutions. TrueBlue is the largest industrial staffing firm in the United States and is on the Staffing Industry Analysts' list of largest global staffing firms, connecting over 100,000 people with work each day, and recruiting over 250,000 full-time employees each year. TrueBlue is recognized as one of Forbes Magazine's "Most Trustworthy Companies" for its corporate governance and accounting transparency. Learn more about TrueBlue >
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
https://apply.smjobs.com

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