Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the warehouse. This role plays a key part in accurate receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment using mobile devices and Oracle WMS.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload inbound freight and verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and accurately document discrepancies.
• Receive product into Oracle WMS, including unit-of-measure conversions, labeling, and inventory transactions.
• Apply LPN and product labels and move inventory to assigned warehouse locations using mobile devices.
• Execute replenishment tasks to support operational throughput and inventory availability.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts in accordance with company SOPs and OSHA regulations.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping locations.
• Properly stack, store, and position pallets to maximize safety, space utilization, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety performance expectations.
• Support other inbound, inventory, and distribution functions as business needs require.
• Maintain forklift cleanliness and perform pre-shift inspections
• Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisors promptly
• Interact professionally with all team members and departments

Minimum Qualifications

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

Preferred

• Experience with warehouse management systems and RF/mobile scanning devices.
• Oracle WMS experience.
• Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, and distribution operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and complete operational documentation accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Good hand-eye coordination and visual awareness for safe equipment operation

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry. 

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make. 

At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day. 

Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking. 

Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today. 

Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers. 

Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right. 

Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight. 

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply. 

Benefits

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. 

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Location: Oklahoma City, 4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118