Forklift Operator

Open Scientific

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Melville, NY, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Open Scientific provides contract staffing and direct hire recruitment services for the scientific, engineering, laboratory and manufacturing sectors.

A large cosmetic company is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator in the surrounding Melville area.. This person must have at least a full year of experience on a sit down forklift. A clean driver’s license is required. The company will provide you with certification, if necessary.


Shift: Both 1st shift (Monday through Friday) with flexibility for Overtime


Pay Rate: $13 per hour


Job Responsibilities:
• Replenish products as needed
• Assure that the machines are running properly
• Perform quality checks to confirm finished products are not damaged
• Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience is a must
• Experience working with pharmaceutical or food manufacturing a plus
• Must be able to lift 60lbs
• This is a physical, active position that requires standing, bending, lifting, carrying, kneeling, etc

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Operate forklifts, perform quality checks, and handle physical warehouse tasks.

Job title

Forklift Operator

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Melville, NY; on-site work only

Salary

$13 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

forklift operationdriver's licenselifting 60lbs

Preferred skills

pharmaceutical experiencefood manufacturing

Specializations

forklift operationmanufacturingwarehouse
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Melville, NY, USA

On-site City