Large-Capacity Forklift Operator (Yard/Warehouse)

Location: Durham, NC (27703)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a highly experienced Large-Capacity Forklift Operator to support our client's yard and warehouse operations. This is a hands-on, all-hands-on-deck position, where the primary responsibility is operating a VERY LARGE industrial forklift to safely handle oversized and heavy loads. This role also requires flexibility to assist with general yard and warehouse duties as needed.

This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, and fully comfortable working outdoors and in an active industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a large-capacity forklift (this is NOT a standard warehouse forklift) to move, load, and stage oversized and heavy machinery and materials
• Safely maneuver large loads in tight yard and warehouse spaces
• Assist with yard operations, including staging materials, organizing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness
• Support warehouse tasks as needed (all hands on deck mentality)
• Perform daily forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Secure loads properly and follow all safety and operational procedures
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Follow company policies, OSHA standards, and safety regulations at all times

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience operating LARGE industrial forklifts
  (Experience must be with big, heavy-load forklifts-not small warehouse units)
• Proven ability to safely handle oversized, high-weight loads
• Comfortable working both outdoors in the yard and indoors in a warehouse setting
• Strong safety record and safety-first mindset
• Highly reliable and punctual
• Willingness to jump in wherever needed to support operations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically capable of working in an industrial environment
• Must pass a background check (clean background required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in machinery, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environments
• Forklift certification on large-capacity equipment
• Experience working around heavy industrial machinery and trailers

What We're Looking For

• Someone who takes pride in operating big equipment
• A dependable team player who understands that this is a mixed yard/warehouse role
• A professional who shows up every day ready to work and support the team
• A safety-conscious operator who respects the power and responsibility of running large machinery

Why AMPAC Machinery

• Stable, day-shift schedule (no nights or weekends, but OT is possible)
• Hands-on, active work environment
• Opportunity to work with large-scale industrial equipment
• Team-oriented culture where reliability and experience matter