Forklift Operator | Days - Full-time - Elderlee Inc.

Forklift Operator

Elerlee Inc. | Oaks Corners, NY

At Elderlee, Inc., safety isn’t just part of the job, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Since 1946, we’ve been building safer roads and stronger communities, and that same commitment to safety starts inside our own walls.

We are a family-owned, fourth-generation company that designs, manufactures, and installs highway safety products used by millions of people every day across the East Coast.

This position is part of a union-represented workforce.

If you want hands-on work where your safety, your training, and your future matter, Elderlee is the place to build your career.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Union-backed role with clear expectations, strong benefits, and protections that support fairness, safety, and long-term stability
• Strong safety-first culture with clear procedures, proper equipment, and training
• Work that directly supports public safety nationwide
• Hands-on skill building with experienced teammates
• Supportive team culture
• Stability and growth with nearly 80 years of success

Position Overview

Drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

Primary Responsibilities for the Forklift Operator include:

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on the work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Check fluid levels on truck, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied gas tank.
• Keep production flowing by supplying stock or partially fabricated parts to production areas. Taking tagged products to the indicated destination and preparing stock and work area for use.
• Preparing daily reports on inventory and production flow.
• Completing daily time sheet.
• Upkeep of trash and scrap to be recycled.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Monday–Friday
• Weekend availability may be required

Pay

• $20.50 / hour

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) and union retirement package with long-term security
• Union representation that helps ensure competitive wages, reliable benefits, and consistent work rules
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Full-time, steady employment in a safe working environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elderlee, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected by New York State or federal law.

Elderlee, Inc. complies with the New York State Human Rights Law and all applicable federal employment regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21