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Forklift Operator | Barrel One Collective | Fitchburg, MA
Are you someone who takes pride in running a tight, organized warehouse and keeping operations moving safely and efficiently? At Barrel One Collective, we're looking for a Forklift Operator to play a key role in supporting our production and warehouse teams.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for moving product, supporting packaging operations, and ensuring inventory is handled accurately from receipt to storage.
What You'll Do
This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on production needs.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a forklift role - it's a chance to be part of a team that keeps our operations running smoothly from the ground up. You'll play a direct role in ensuring our products move efficiently from production to warehouse to customer.
We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
Are you someone who takes pride in running a tight, organized warehouse and keeping operations moving safely and efficiently? At Barrel One Collective, we're looking for a Forklift Operator to play a key role in supporting our production and warehouse teams.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for moving product, supporting packaging operations, and ensuring inventory is handled accurately from receipt to storage.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance issues
- Load, unload, and move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
- Supply packaging lines with materials to keep production running efficiently
- Receive and enter materials accurately into the inventory management system
- Track and report inventory usage and finished goods counts
- Ensure all pallets are properly wrapped, labeled, and stored
- Maintain organized warehouse conditions, avoiding product damage and mix-ups
- Support inventory control processes and assist with cycle counts
- Work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams
- Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment
- 1 year of forklift operating experience in a warehouse or production environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Experience working within an inventory or ERP system (Deacom or similar preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced setting
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain through B1C)
- Must be 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to routinely lift up to 55 lbs and occasionally up to 100–150 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and manual work
- Comfortable working in an active warehouse and production environment
- Exposure to varying temperatures, equipment, and moving machinery
This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on production needs.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a forklift role - it's a chance to be part of a team that keeps our operations running smoothly from the ground up. You'll play a direct role in ensuring our products move efficiently from production to warehouse to customer.
We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.