Demo

Forklift Operator

McIntosh Box & Pallet
Bernhards Bay, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

McIntosh Box and Pallet is hiring for a Forklift Operator in Bernhards Bay, New York!

We are looking for a technically skilled and experienced individual with excellent attention to detail to join our team in Bernhards Bay, NY, as a Forklift Operator.

Pay: $16 incentive!

Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday to Friday.

A Forklift Operator will be responsible for moving material by operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. The goal will be to ensure that materials and products will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. This individual will be responsible, hardworking, and a team player!

Forklift Operator's Job Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload materials
  • Put inventory away in proper locations
  • Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
  • Transport materials to different locations within the facility
  • Secure loads to the machine before transportation
  • Inspect for damage to vehicles
  • Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
  • Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner while adhering to production schedules
  • Operate and manage technical equipment
  • Exchange propane tanks on the back of the lift when it is out of gasoline
  • Restack lumber when piles are knocked over or need adjustments
  • Assist team members in the yard and on the floor as needed
  • Special projects as assigned
  • Comply with company policies and safety guidelines, as well as identify workplace hazards
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly environment in the facility

Benefits:

  • 401 (k)
  • 401 (k) Matching
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Why Work for McIntosh!

McIntosh Box and Pallet Company is a leading provider of custom wood packaging solutions, specializing in crates, pallets, and boxes tailored to customers across various industries. With over 60 years of experience, we have built a strong foundation by building relationships, a strong customer service focus, reliability, and quality excellence. Our commitment to top-quality craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and sustainability allows us to continue to provide new and innovative packing solutions to our customers. At McIntosh, we foster a collaborative and positive work environment where we encourage our employees to share their ideas and suggestions to help continue our growth and success as a company. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team!

Apply Today!

E-Verify Disclaimer:
McIntosh Box and Pallet participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

McIntosh Box & Pallet Co. Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. McIntosh is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

  • Forklift experience preferred
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • High degree of attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
  • Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
  • Having a good sense of balance
  • Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending on the season


Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $16

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Forklift Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Forklift Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$39,089 - $49,080
Income Estimation: 
$47,432 - $61,916
Income Estimation: 
$46,327 - $63,969
Income Estimation: 
$46,554 - $64,445
Income Estimation: 
$39,089 - $49,080
Income Estimation: 
$47,432 - $61,916
Income Estimation: 
$46,327 - $63,969
Income Estimation: 
$46,554 - $64,445

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Forklift Operator.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Contracts Management & Administration Skill

    • Income Estimation: $130,764 - $217,954
    • Income Estimation: $119,358 - $155,254
  • Customer Support Skill

    • Income Estimation: $117,639 - $168,994
    • Income Estimation: $123,613 - $165,638
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Forklift Operator jobs in the Bernhards Bay, NY area that may be a better fit.

  • Kelly Auburn, NY
  • Forklift Operator. Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a pr... more
  • 29 Days Ago

  • DHL Fulton, NY
  • Opportunities are endless at DHL. Seeking Forklift Operators to: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklif... more
  • 19 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!