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Forklift Operator

NewView Oklahoma

Up to 21.85 (USD) Hourly

Mar 25, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:	Forklift Operator
Reports To:	Site Manager
Department/Location:	Tinker Box Reclamation / Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City
Status:	Full-Time, Non-Exempt

NewView's Mission: We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

Commitment to Empower
Driven by Excellence
Compassion is Key
Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary:

Operates forklift and transports goods, store crates/containers, pulls materials, loads and unloads supplies.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Operates a 4K to 15K manually controlled gasoline, diesel, electric or liquid propane gas powered Material Handling Equipment (MHE) daily to transport goods, store crates/containers.
Pulls material for outbound loads of various kinds in the warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishments.
The forklift operator must be trained and certified in forklift operation.
Must wear all protective equipment required by department.
Must follow all company policies and procedures including departmental safety policies.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Tinker Box Reclamation only:

Loads and unloads fiberboard and wood SPI containers and material onto GFE vehicle conveyances.
Must perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) of forklifts within the operational servicing requirements and sign the Form 1800 Daily Vehicle Inspection Card (Form 1800 Daily Vehicle Inspection card is a monthly inspection card). At the end of the monthly inspection period, all inspection cards must be turned in to the Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) and a new Form 1800 Daily Vehicle Inspection card put on the forklift.

Qualifications (Minimum education, experience, training, licensure, certification):

Must be a certified forklift driver or must become certified within sixty (60) days of employment.
Must have one year prior experience as a forklift driver OR 1 year material handling experience.
Must have HS diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass a security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

TASK	OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 %	FREQUENTLY 34-66 %	CONSTANTLY 67-100%	N/A
Standing		X
Walking		X
Sitting		X
Reclining	X
Change Positions		X
Reaching (extending arms and hands)		X
Reaching across machines	X
Handling (Grasp/Hold/Seize and Turn)		X
Finger (Pinch/Pick)		X
Feeling (Perceive Attributes of Object)	X
Crouching or Squatting	X
Crawling	X
Balancing				X
Stooping	X
Kneeling	X
Jumping	X
Climb Stairs or Steps	X
Scaffolding	X
In/Out of Machine		X
Ladder	X
Machine Control Operations
Arm/Hand		X
Leg/Foot		X
Firm Grasp (Use Pressure and Force)	X
Fine Manipulation		X
Write in How Much Weight Position Will Be Lifting	OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 %	FREQUENTLY 34-66 %	CONSTANTLY 67-100%	N/A
Lifting/Lowering with hoist	X 2,000
Lifting/Lowering without hoist		X 40 LBS
Pushing/Pulling (Force)		X 40 LBS
Carrying		X 40 LBS
Exposure to Environmental Hazards	OCCASSIONALLY 1-33 %	FREQUENTLY 34-66 %	CONSTANTLY 67-100%	N/A
Paint fumes	X
Chemical fumes				X
Contact with skin/eyes				X
Chock dust				X
Climate extremes (hot in summer and cold in winter.)		X

Overall physical requirements of the job:

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force

frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, NewView Oklahoma gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. The information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process. NewView Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.