What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Imperial Pools Inc.?
Seasonal Shipping & Forklift Operator – Imperial Pools Distribution
- Location: 33 Wade Rd, Latham, NY
- Position Type: Seasonal / Temporary
- Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (based on experience)
Imperial Pools Distribution is hiring a Seasonal Shipping & Forklift Operator to join our team at our Latham, NY warehouse. This is a shipping-focused role with a heavy forklift component (approximately 70% forklift operation, 30% general warehouse work) supporting outbound deliveries, inbound freight, and order fulfillment during our peak season.
Responsibilities
- Operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts to load delivery trucks and stage outbound orders for shipment
- Unloading inbound freight from common carriers and transfer trucks; verifying accuracy against packing slips and BOLs
- Coordinating with carriers on inbound and outbound freight
- Pulling orders from both the yard and internal warehouse off pick tickets using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
- Packaging, labeling, and shrink-wrapping skids prior to shipment
- Sorting, organizing, and putting away product in correct bin locations to maintain accurate inventory
- Verifying accuracy of inbound freight and outbound orders
- Assisting customers with loading orders into personal vehicles when needed
- Reporting damaged or missing items immediately
- Performing daily safety inspections of forklifts and warehouse equipment; reporting concerns to the supervisor
- Performing routine inventory checks and cycle counts
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including warehouse floors and shipping areas
Position Requirements
- 1–3 years of forklift experience operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts
- Current forklift certification preferred; in-house re-certification available for candidates with expired credentials
- Reliable transportation to the Latham, NY branch
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to work on your feet for an 8-hour shift (two 15-minute breaks and a half-hour lunch daily)
- Proficient with computers; ability to ship and receive in our point-of-sale system (training provided)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and complete tasks as assigned by the warehouse manager
- Willingness to take on varied tasks throughout the day as needs change
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Accrued personal time off
- Paid training
- Supportive, fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Can you effectively read and write?
- Do you have a cell phone with an active and stable data plan?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from 33 Wade Rd, Latham NY?
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Latham, NY 12110 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Latham, NY 12110: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20