Forklift Driver

Surge Staffing

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Bethlehem, PA Until 9/30/2026 First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Driver with required reach truck experience to support daily warehouse operations. This role involves safe operating various types of forklifts, maintaining accurate inventory movement, and contributing to an efficient, organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate sit-down, stand-up, and reach trucks safely and efficiently
  • Load, unload, move, and stage products and materials
  • Follow all safety procedures and company policies
  • Maintain accuracy in inventory handling and order fulfillment
  • Work within both system-driven and manual production environments
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
  • Keep work areas clean and organized

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts
  • Required: Reach truck experience
  • Strong understanding of workplace safety principles
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently
  • Dependable with excellent attendance record
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to pass a forklift driving skills test
  • Valid forklift certification

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for 6–10 hours per day
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for 6–10 hours per day
  • Frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching (above and below waist level)
  • Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds repeatedly
  • Ability to push, pull, and maneuver pallet jacks and carts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

About this role

Summary

Operate forklifts to support warehouse inventory, safety, and organization

Job title

Forklift Driver

Experience level

none

Industry

warehousing

Location requirements

Bethlehem, PA; onsite role with flexible hours

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

forkliftreach truckcertificationsafety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

forkliftreach truckwarehouse
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bethlehem, PA, USA

On-site City