The posting
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our Receiving team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient and timely movement of materials supporting our production lines. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Unload inbound trucks and transport raw materials and components to designated storage areas.
- Stage and deliver materials to production areas based on scheduling needs.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and properly document all material movement.
- Perform daily forklift inspections and promptly report any safety or maintenance issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and operational procedures.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to meet daily objectives.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid forklift certification and proven experience in warehouse or manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of forklift safety, material-handling procedures, and inventory accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. Must be able to read and write in English.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures and around moving equipment.
Why Join Lasko
- Competitive wages + shift differential
- Growth opportunities and internal advancement
- Stable and reputable employer with over 100 years in manufacturing
About Lasko Products
Love Your Air™
Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, Lasko, B-Air, BlueDri, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company for 120 years, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Tennessee and Texas, Lasko intends to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.
Lasko’s mission is to provide comfort you can trust.
Our company’s success is based on our culture of GRACE, with five core “Be” values outlining how we live it.
Growth Mindset — Be Bold
- We are never the finished product ─ every failure is a data point, every setback is a setup.
Recognition — Be Together
- We win together. We celebrate together! High performance deserves to be seen ─ named, specific, remembered.
Authenticity — Be Real
- No masks. No politics. Show up as you are, say what you mean, and mean what you say.
Clear Communication — Be Clear
- Say it plainly. Say it once. Say it to the right person. Clarity is kindness.
Extreme Ownership — Be Accountable
- No blame. No excuses. Own the win and the loss. No exceptions.
Why Join Lasko?
At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported ─ personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.
