Forklift Operators & Material Handlers | Career Opportunities

Join a Team That Keeps Production Moving

Lloyd Richards Personnel is currently seeking experienced Material Handlers, Forklift Operators, and Shipping & Receiving Professionals for several of our valued manufacturing and industrial partners throughout the Tulsa area. This is an excellent opportunity for dependable individuals who enjoy working in fast-paced environments, operating equipment, and supporting critical warehouse and production operations.

If you have experience moving materials, operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, or supporting shipping and receiving activities within a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

These positions play a vital role in ensuring production teams have the materials, equipment, and support necessary to meet customer demands while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload materials, products, and equipment from trucks and trailers.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Move raw materials and finished products throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Stage materials for production and ensure timely delivery to work centers.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against work orders, packing lists, and shipping documents.
• Conduct routine inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle count activities.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, labeled, and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures and material handling protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with production, fabrication, and warehouse teams to support operational goals.
• Assist with general warehouse and material handling duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Shipping & Receiving Clerk, Warehouse Associate, or similar role preferred.
• Forklift operating experience required.
• Experience moving large, heavy materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and basic shop communications.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial warehouse experience.
• Heavy-ton forklift operation.
• Steel, plate, structural fabrication, or industrial materials handling.
• Inventory control and shipping documentation.
• Overhead crane operation.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely work around forklifts, cranes, trucks, machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work while maintaining safety standards.

Why Join Our Team?

• Weekly Pay
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• First and second shift opportunities available.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Stable, long-term employment opportunities.
• Opportunity for career advancement within manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Supportive work environment focused on safety, quality, and employee success.
• Work with respected manufacturing and industrial employers throughout the Tulsa area.
• Opportunity to develop additional skills and certifications.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply today through Lloyd Richards Personnel and take the next step in your career. We are looking for dependable individuals who are ready to contribute, grow, and help support successful manufacturing and distribution operations.

Lloyd Richards Personnel

4619 S. Harvard Ave., Suite 105

Tulsa, OK 74135

918-742-5300

Apply today and start building your future with a team that values safety, reliability, teamwork, and dedication.