Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator / Revisador

Department: Warehouse / Operations
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-Time / Temporary / Direct Hire (as applicable)

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator / Revisador is responsible for safely operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts while performing inspection, verification, and warehouse support activities. This role ensures accurate movement, loading, unloading, inspection, and documentation of merchandise in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts
• Load and unload merchandise, pallets, and materials from trucks and trailers
• Move inventory throughout warehouse locations and storage areas
• Stage, stack, organize, and store materials according to operational requirements
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines

Revisador / Inspection Duties

• Inspect inbound and outbound merchandise for accuracy and quality
• Verify quantities, SKUs, labels, and shipment documentation
• Compare packing lists, manifests, invoices, and shipping documents against physical inventory
• Inspect freight for damages, shortages, or discrepancies
• Ensure proper labeling, pallet identification, and shipment accuracy
• Audit shipments before release to ensure customer requirements are met
• Report discrepancies, damaged products, or shortages to management
• Perform receiving and shipping verification processes

Warehouse Support Functions

• Use RF scanners, handheld devices, or warehouse systems when applicable
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel, shipping, receiving, and operations teams
• Assist with additional warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts required
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse, logistics, shipping/receiving, or revisador experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Basic computer and math skills
• Experience with shipping and receiving documentation preferred
• Experience using RF scanners or warehouse systems is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with varying temperatures
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required

Work Environment

• Non-climate-controlled warehouse environment
• Exposure to warehouse traffic, moving equipment, dust, noise, and changing temperatures
• Fast-paced environment with productivity and accuracy expectations

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Safety-focused mindset
• Reliable and punctual
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience with import/export, forwarding, or cross-border operations preferred