Forklift Operator

ODW Logistics is Hiring – 1st Shift Sit-Down Forklift Operators
Join us at our upcoming hiring event!
Dates & Times:
• Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
100 Nemac Way
Byhalia, MS 38611
Apply in person and interview on-site for our 1st Shift Sit-Down Forklift Operator opportunities.
We look forward to meeting you!

The Forklift Operator holds the responsibility for the accurate and efficient completion of the defined order fulfillment process, which may include material handling, equipment operation, transportation, selection, identification, verification, placement, staging, labeling, and shipping of required product as directed.

 Transports, selects, identifies, verifies, packages, labels, and places product(s) into shipping container(s) and/or ships (loads) product(s) as required.

• Details actual tasks vs. expected tasks thru the comparison of picking and/or packing lists to customer documents.
• Recounts product before shipment to ensure accuracy.
• Labels and addresses product as required and transports product to the staging area of the shipping department.
• Ensures product(s) meet(s) all requirements before packing and shipping.
• Handles all products according to customer and employer procedures.
• Communicates effectively with Warehouse, Management, Co-workers, and Customers.

 Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must have previous sit-down forklift experience(Required)
• Must possess a high energy level and be willing and eager to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment. 
• Warehouse management system experience, including RF scanners and/or Voice (Preferred).
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• The Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment dedicated to safety, customer satisfaction, and achievement of quality and productivity goals.

Capabilities

 Ability to follow directions

• Work well in teams and strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Accurately count and perform basic math functions

Physical & Mental Requirements

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities
• Moderate overtime and occasional weekend work
• Lift up to 35 pounds entire shift
• Work various shifts on short notice
• Spend 95% of time on warehouse floor in fast-paced environment

 

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 OUR VALUES

 Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

  Respect | Give and it will be given.                                

 We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

  Trust | Earned over time.

  We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

  Team | Accomplish more together.

  We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

  Opportunity | Realize your potential.

  We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

   Equal OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

   ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

   DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

  EXPERIENCE FULFILLMENT AT ODW LOGISTICS.

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