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Forklift Operator

DAKOTA BODIES LLC
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

We are looking for a careful forklift operator to move finished truck beds and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, on the production floor, and in the yard.

You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

 

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

  • Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
  • Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
  • Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
  • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
  • Proven experience as forklift operator
  • Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment

Bonus available at 30, 60 and 90 days.

Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

401K with company match 

Paid Vacation!

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