Forklift Operator/Warehouse Opportunities-1st and 3rd shift
Conestoga Wood Specialties Β· East Earl, PA
Pay$18/hr
PostedNov 15, 2026
LevelMid level
In short
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us at Conestoga Wood Specialties and grow your career.
π About the job
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us at Conestoga Wood Specialties and grow your career. We are one of the largest manufacturers in Lancaster County yet remain a family-owned and family-first company.
π’Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout our facility. You will combine physical material handling with the operation of industrial powered trucks (forklifts) to support receiving, production staging, and shipping operations.
A successful candidate prioritizes safety, maintains high attention to detail for inventory accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
πSkillset & Qualifications
πΉExperience: Minimum of 1β2 years of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment. Will train the right candidate with no experience.
πΉCompetencies: Strong attention to detail, solid basic math skills for counting inventory, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
π°Pay
π΅1st shift starting pay: $18.00 per hour (based on experience)
π΅3rd shift - $2.00 Shift Differential
π΅Ability to earn $1.00/hour increase per pay period based on perfect attendance
π΅Bi-weekly
πPerformance Incentives
πΉAbility to earn up to $0.75/hour increase at 90 days based on performance
πΉAbility to earn up to $1.00/hour increase at 6 months based on performance
πWhat YOU get
πΉIndependent workplace
πΉOperate various machinery
πΉContribute to team and individual metrics
πΉUtilize your experience
πΉCareer based succession planning
π―What YOU need
πΉSafely operate and transport materials between various locations
πΉCommit to the overall safety of the work environment
πΉMust be able to climb and work in elevated areas
πΉAbility to lift up 50lbs and stand/sit for extended periods of time
πΉAttention to detail
πΉBasic math, reading, and computer skills
πΉYour CAN DO attitude
πWhat We offer
π5 vacation days
π10 paid holidays (could be combined)
π$1000.00 Retention Bonus
πMedical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Company Paid Life Insurance
π401(k) with company match
πTuition reimbursement
πNo swing shifts or Sundays
πFamily-owned and operated for over 60 years
πMust be willing to undergo and pass a pre-employment background cheβ¦