Lead Forklift Operator, Weekend Shift | $750 Sign-On Bonus

The role

You will lead from the floor by operating lift equipment, training new operators, and assisting the supervisor. You will move, stack, and count materials while ensuring safety and outbound schedules are met.

What you will do

• Move, locate, stack, and count materials using lift equipment
• Load and unload trailers safely
• Train new operators on equipment, safety protocols, and zone procedures
• Lead pre-shift safety huddles
• Assign operators to zones and tasks
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections
• Spot and correct hazards
• Report incidents and near misses to supervisor
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and location checks
• Escalate staffing, equipment, and volume issues to the supervisor

Required qualifications

• Certified and experienced on Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Stand-Up Forklift, and Sit-Down Forklift
• 5+ years of hands-on operating experience
• Able to train others on equipment and safety
• Able to run a section of the floor during volume spikes
• Stand and walk for extended periods up to 10–12 hours per shift
• Walk the floor extensively, averaging 10,000+ steps per day
• Lift and move items up to 20 lbs regularly
• Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and repetitive motion

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 35% Babylist Discount
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Healthcare Benefits
• $750 sign-on bonus
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid PTO
• 4 floating holidays

Before you apply

• You must be actively employed on the payment date to receive the sign-on bonus
• By participating in an interview, you consent to recording and transcription
• If you have a family member or close personal relationship with a current Babylist employee, let your recruiter know

About the company

Babylist is a platform for expecting and new families and a $750M business with 10 million customers. Their fulfillment centers deliver the Babylist experience to families across the country.