Forklift Driver

Equitylifestyleproperties.wd5.els

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West Palm Beach, FL Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted February 19, 2026
Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Forklift Driver in West Palm Beach, Florida.

What you’ll do: 

The Forklift Driver operates and manages industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries. This position moves these items to and from storage facilities, warehouses, machines and vehicles while maintaining the highest possible safety standards.

Job Duties:

  • Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
  • Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
  • Identify and report damages, shortages and quality deficiencies as necessary. 
  • Transport raw materials to production workstations.
  • Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance (e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment) and determine repair needs. 
  • Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
  • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
  • Ensure a safe, efficient and injury-free working environment. 

Experience & skills you need:

  • High school diploma, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

  • Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts. 

  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance. 

  • Current certification to operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards. 

  • Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail. 

  • Excellent physical condition and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance. 

  • Ability to assess and judge weights, distances and heights. 

  • Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonal weather variations. 

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

About this role

Summary

Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials safely.

Job title

Forklift Driver

Experience level

entry level

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Located in West Palm Beach, FL; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomaindustrial vehiclesdriver’s licenseforklift certificationindustrial equipmentphysical conditionhand-eye-foot coordination

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

forkliftindustrial vehiclessafetyinventorymaintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

On-site City