Forklift Operator (Certified) at Caladwich Consulting LLC

Hammond, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Warehouse Safety, Equipment Inspection, Load Securement, Inventory Control, PPE Compliance, Hazard Reporting

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Depot Position: Full-Time / On-Site (7:00am – 3:30pm) - 3200 Sheffield Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46327 JOIN OUR TEAM! Caladwich is seeking a motivated, safety-focused Forklift Operator to support the handling, movement, and control of strategic materials at the DLA Strategic Materials Depot in Hammond, Indiana. This role is ideal for a dependable professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment, values precision, and takes pride in supporting mission readiness through efficient warehouse and yard operations. As a Forklift Operator, you won’t just move materials—you’ll play a critical role in maintaining accountability, preserving material integrity, and ensuring safe operations in support of U.S. military and federal agency customers. If you are alert, organized, and committed to operational excellence, we want to hear from you! WHO WE ARE: Caladwich is a US-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a) certified company that provides a range of CONUS and OCONUS support for the federal government (DoD, VA and GSA) including Logistics Support Services, Program & Project Management, Asset & Facilities Management and Process Improvement Strategy. As a Veteran owned company our mission remains steadfast: Integrity. Solutions. Results. Core responsibilities · Operate 6,000 lb gas-powered counterbalanced forklifts to safely move containerized, banded, palletized, and loose/bulk commodities throughout the depot yard and warehouse areas. · Load, unload, stage, stack, and relocate materials such as drums, bags, boxes, flasks, kegs, bundles, and palletized inventory while preventing product damage or contamination. · Maintain lot integrity and material segregation by ensuring commodities remain in their assigned discrete units with no comingling of truckloads, lots, or storage piles. · Assist with manual material handling when required, using tools such as pry bars, levers, banding tools, and drum handling equipment to reposition or secure materials. · Restack and re-band shifted or fallen loads during movement or storage to maintain safe, stable, and transport-ready inventory conditions. · Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic operator maintenance including fluid checks, safety checks, reporting deficiencies, and supporting scheduled preventative maintenance on government-furnished forklifts. · Follow all safety, PPE, and environmental procedures including use of steel-toe boots, eye/hand protection, spill response, hazard reporting, and compliance with depot safety rules. · Maintain clean and secure work areas by removing debris, disposing of damaged banding/materials, shutting down equipment, and securing government property at the end of each shift. · Coordinate daily operations with the Team Lead, COR, and on-site POC by following movement priorities, reporting damaged materials/equipment, and providing status updates on assigned work. Requirements Required Qualifications · High school diploma or GED preferred. · Valid state driver’s license · Minimum 2 years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse, industrial yard, manufacturing plant, logistics center, or government material handling environment. · Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification upon hire) with demonstrated experience operating sit-down/counterbalance forklifts up to 6,000 lbs capacity. · Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties including standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. · Working knowledge of warehouse safety practices including load securement, PPE requirements, hazard awareness, and daily equipment inspection procedures. Other Requirements: · Must be a US Citizen · Must be able to pass background investigations including a FBI fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) adjudication.

Responsibilities

Operate 6,000 lb gas-powered forklifts to move and organize strategic materials within a depot yard and warehouse. Ensure material integrity, maintain lot segregation, and perform daily equipment safety inspections.