{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6ff74b6bdafef97fb1a7f36d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ff74b6bdafef97fb1a7f36d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ff74b6bdafef97fb1a7f36d","title":"Sit Down Forklift Operator","description":"As a skilled Forklift Operator and Forklift Driver, you will be essential to our warehouse operations, responsible for the safe and efficient movement of pallets and materials. You will primarily focus on loading and unloading trailers, organizing inventory, and ensuring all movements are accurately documented. If you are a dependable individual with forklift experience and a strong commitment to safety and precision, we encourage you to apply!\nOur Story… So Far\nFounded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.\nPay Rate: $17.00 an hour\nGuaranteed Progression: 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.\nWork Schedule:\n1st Shift: 3am–12:30pm Sunday–Thursday\n1st Shift: 3am–12:30pm Tuesday–Saturday\n2nd Shift: 4pm–12:30am Tuesday–Saturday\nHere's What We Offer\nDaily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday.\nWeekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week.\nPTO (Paid Time Off).\nFull Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.\n401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.\nFlexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.\nPrescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.\nFREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.\nVision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week.\nDental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.\nVoluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.\nAdditional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.\nLifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.\nDell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nReporting to the Supervisor or Manager, the Forklift Driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a sit-down forklift to support warehouse operations. Your responsibilities will include:\nLoading and unloading pallets to and from trailers with precision and care.\nMoving pallets to their correct locations throughout the warehouse to maintain organization and accessibility.\nCompleting daily inspections of the forklift using a provided checklist, ensuring it is in safe operating condition.\nSafely refueling tanks, following established procedures for changing out propane tanks or charging electric tanks.\nCompleting and confirming accuracy of loads, whether on paper or electronically, verifying counts of good and bad loads, and acting as the final inspector for all trailer loads.\nEnsuring that all materials moved from one location to the next are properly accounted for and marked for accurate documentation.\nMaintaining a clean and orderly work environment at all times.\nMaintaining safe working conditions by following all guidelines and procedures for handling equipment and material.\nComplying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.\nAssisting in other areas of the warehouse as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.\nAdjusting as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.\nCooperating and working well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.\nConsistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nAt least 6 months of forklift operating experience is preferred.\nProficiency in operating a sit-down forklift.\nMust pass PLA's forklift certification test (on-site certification provided if needed).\nHigh School diploma or equivalent, preferred.\nStrong attention to detail for accuracy in counts and documentation.\nCommitment to safety guidelines and procedures.\nAbility to work cooperatively within a team environment.\nDependable and punctual attendance.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to sit for extended periods while operating equipment, as well as standing, walking, bending, and stooping as needed.\nCapable of performing light to moderate physical tasks, including occasionally lifting or maneuvering materials if required by the role.\nRequires good manual dexterity and foot coordination for operating forklift controls.\nAbility to hear and understand verbal instructions, equipment sounds, and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.\nExcellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for operating machinery, reading documentation, and navigating the warehouse safely.\nWork Environment:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.\nPLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nIf you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting hiring@plasolutions.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $17.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nExperience:\nSit Down Forklift : 1 year (Preferred)\nWarehouse : 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification:\nForklift Certification (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Palletlogisticsofameric","rawCompany":"palletlogisticsofameric","city":"Ochelata","state":"OK","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:54:00.547Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7065.00","title":"Stockers and Order Fillers","slug":"stockers-and-order-fillers"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"333924","title":"Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-truck-tractor-trailer-and-stacker-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sit Down Forklift Operator","description":"As a skilled Forklift Operator and Forklift Driver, you will be essential to our warehouse operations, responsible for the safe and efficient movement of pallets and materials. You will primarily focus on loading and unloading trailers, organizing inventory, and ensuring all movements are accurately documented. If you are a dependable individual with forklift experience and a strong commitment to safety and precision, we encourage you to apply!\nOur Story… So Far\nFounded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.\nPay Rate: $17.00 an hour\nGuaranteed Progression: 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.\nWork Schedule:\n1st Shift: 3am–12:30pm Sunday–Thursday\n1st Shift: 3am–12:30pm Tuesday–Saturday\n2nd Shift: 4pm–12:30am Tuesday–Saturday\nHere's What We Offer\nDaily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday.\nWeekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week.\nPTO (Paid Time Off).\nFull Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.\n401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.\nFlexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.\nPrescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.\nFREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.\nVision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week.\nDental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.\nVoluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.\nAdditional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.\nLifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.\nDell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nReporting to the Supervisor or Manager, the Forklift Driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a sit-down forklift to support warehouse operations. Your responsibilities will include:\nLoading and unloading pallets to and from trailers with precision and care.\nMoving pallets to their correct locations throughout the warehouse to maintain organization and accessibility.\nCompleting daily inspections of the forklift using a provided checklist, ensuring it is in safe operating condition.\nSafely refueling tanks, following established procedures for changing out propane tanks or charging electric tanks.\nCompleting and confirming accuracy of loads, whether on paper or electronically, verifying counts of good and bad loads, and acting as the final inspector for all trailer loads.\nEnsuring that all materials moved from one location to the next are properly accounted for and marked for accurate documentation.\nMaintaining a clean and orderly work environment at all times.\nMaintaining safe working conditions by following all guidelines and procedures for handling equipment and material.\nComplying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.\nAssisting in other areas of the warehouse as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.\nAdjusting as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.\nCooperating and working well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.\nConsistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nAt least 6 months of forklift operating experience is preferred.\nProficiency in operating a sit-down forklift.\nMust pass PLA's forklift certification test (on-site certification provided if needed).\nHigh School diploma or equivalent, preferred.\nStrong attention to detail for accuracy in counts and documentation.\nCommitment to safety guidelines and procedures.\nAbility to work cooperatively within a team environment.\nDependable and punctual attendance.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to sit for extended periods while operating equipment, as well as standing, walking, bending, and stooping as needed.\nCapable of performing light to moderate physical tasks, including occasionally lifting or maneuvering materials if required by the role.\nRequires good manual dexterity and foot coordination for operating forklift controls.\nAbility to hear and understand verbal instructions, equipment sounds, and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.\nExcellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for operating machinery, reading documentation, and navigating the warehouse safely.\nWork Environment:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.\nPLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nIf you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting hiring@plasolutions.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $17.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nExperience:\nSit Down Forklift : 1 year (Preferred)\nWarehouse : 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification:\nForklift Certification (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:54:00.547Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:54:00.547Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Palletlogisticsofameric","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ochelata","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6ff74b6bdafef97fb1a7f36d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ff74b6bdafef97fb1a7f36d"}}