# Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver

> Parallel Employment · Kenosha, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

**Salary:** USD 37,440–39,520

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Kenosha-Andrea

## Description

### Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver

### Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, staging, and shipping of bottled water products within a fast-paced warehouse environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are accurate, products meet quality standards, and shipments are delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and experienced in operating forklifts and RF scanning equipment.

### Essential Duties and Responsibilities

### Shipping & Receiving

-   Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and shipping containers using a forklift.
-   Receive incoming shipments and verify products against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
-   Prepare outbound shipments for retail customers, including Walmart, Aldi, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.
-   Verify shipping routes and delivery schedules to ensure shipments depart on time.
-   Inspect trailers and containers prior to loading to ensure they are clean, safe, and suitable for transport.
-   Secure loads to prevent product damage during transportation.

### Warehouse Operations

-   Stage rows of pallets in designated warehouse locations for efficient loading and inventory flow.
-   Transport pallets of bottled water throughout the warehouse using a forklift.
-   Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
-   Follow warehouse procedures for inventory rotation and product storage.
-   Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support operations.

### Order Accuracy

-   Use an RF scanner to receive, locate, pick, and verify inventory.
-   Check customer orders for accuracy prior to shipment.
-   Verify product quantities, pallet counts, and shipping documentation.
-   Ensure all shipping paperwork is complete and accurate before trucks depart.

### Qualifications

-   Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment required.
-   Experience in shipping and receiving operations preferred.
-   Proficient in using an RF scanner.
-   Ability to read shipping documents, packing lists, and warehouse labels.
-   Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
-   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-   Reliable attendance and punctuality.
-   Basic math and inventory verification skills.

### Work Environment

-   Fast-paced warehouse and distribution facility.
-   Regular exposure to warehouse traffic, forklifts, and loading docks.
-   May work inside trailers and shipping containers during loading and unloading operations.
-   Must be able to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

### Preferred Skills

-   Forklift certification (or ability to become certified).
-   Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
-   Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
-   Experience handling palletized consumer packaged goods.
-   Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

### Key Success Factors

-   Accurate order fulfillment.
-   Safe forklift operation.
-   Attention to product quality.
-   Timely shipment preparation.
-   Strong teamwork and communication.
-   Dependable attendance and productivity.

## Requirements

### Physical Requirements

-   Frequently bend, twist, reach, squat, and climb.
-   Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
-   Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
-   Perform repetitive movements in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
-   Safely operate a forklift for extended periods.

EOE

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