Job ID: JK289460114
Location: Orlando, FL
Category: zzzForklift
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 01/14/2026
Forklift Operator |$16.00 |1st shift Monday- Thursday
What Matters Most:
- Competitive Pay of $16.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday 4am- 3:00pm for the first few weeks then will move to a Tuesday though Saturday
- Location: Orlando, FL 32837
- Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description:
Play a critical role in filling customer orders when you become a Forklift Operator for a leading manufacturer of foam-based materials to consumers and businesses in Orlando, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Restocking raw materials and in-process goods as a sit-down forklift operator.
- Performing general cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
- Removing foam debris and blowing down dust to ensure a tidy workspace.
- Working efficiently with greasy, oily, and dusty materials
- Cutting bale wire while equipped with necessary safety gear, including, face shield, gloves, Kevlar sleeves, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, earplugs, and full-length pants.
- Weekly equipment cleaning inside an OSHA defined Confined Space that includes wearing a fall protection safety harness.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- Prior experience operating a sit-down forklift equipped with a liquid propane tank.
- Competence with bolt cutters
- Must be able to climb narrow stairs up to three stories while carrying heavy tools, demonstrating physical strength and stamina.
- Ability to thrive in a hot, fast-paced environment, handling tasks quickly and effectively.
- Willingness and capability to work in confined spaces, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations.
- Occasional heavy lifting 40-80lbs (2 man lift beyond 50lbs)
Benefits and Perks:
- $16.00 hourly
- Medical Benefits
- Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
Make an impact by keeping all machinery operational for this unique manufacturing facility that focuses on foam products made from all recycled materials. This family owned company has a work environment where independence and creative thinking are the norm.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $16.00 hourly not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth
