Forklift Operator – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Caterpillar Inc.

Forklift Operator managing warehouse operations at Caterpillar Inc. Operating forklifts and ensuring safe product movement in the facility.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeSanford • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $21 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Locate and move products to storage or the assembly line in a safe timely manner
Ability to inspect and perform regular maintenance to forklift as necessary
Use of RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Certification through proven operation of equipment
May rotate to various positions within the Job Function area to perform related activities
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work
May investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and notify appropriate personnel of results or required actions
Ability to identify damaged material and report shortages or quality deficiencies
Identify and correct or report safety hazards in the work area
Ensures grief and receiving processes and procedures are updated and communicated

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6 months of warehouse operations experience
At least 6 months of stand-up forklift and/or cherry/order picker experience OR a current Caterpillar Sanford forklift license
Must be able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
Must be able to work at heights of up to 20 feet from the floor
Must be able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
Must be able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits that begins Day ONE
Competitive wages
Quarterly bonus
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Forklift CertificationInventory ManagementProduct InspectionMaintenance ProceduresWeight Lifting (up to 35 pounds)Height Work (up to 20 feet)Quality Deficiency ReportingReceiving Process ManagementWaste EliminationContinuous Improvement

Certifications

Caterpillar Sanford Forklift License