Warehouse Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator – Combilift

Commercial Residential Aluminum (CRA) – Venice, FL

At Commercial Residential Aluminum (CRA), we are passionate about serving the communities where we live and work. For more than 30 years, we have provided Southwest Florida with custom-engineered and professionally installed pool cages, screen enclosures, rescreening, carports, pool deck paver systems, gutters, soffit and fascia, aluminum fencing, custom railings, and welded aluminum products.

At CRA, our culture is built around Care Beyond Reason—our commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences through an exceptional employee experience. We believe in teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where employees are valued and supported.

As one of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing aluminum construction companies, we’re looking for hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and want to grow with our team.

Position Summary

CRA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support our warehouse and fabrication operations in Venice. This position is responsible for safely operating a Combilift forklift to load, unload, transport, and organize aluminum materials, including long and oversized loads.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable maneuvering materials in a busy warehouse and fabrication environment. This role helps keep production moving by ensuring materials are safely stored, accurately organized, and available when needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Combilift forklift and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, verifying materials against receiving and shipping documents.
• Transport long aluminum extrusions, bundled materials, and finished products throughout designated storage and production areas.
• Position, stack, and retrieve materials safely while maintaining load stability and protecting materials, equipment, and surrounding structures.
• Supply fabrication teams with materials needed to meet production schedules.
• Identify material types, lengths, and quantities to ensure accurate handling and distribution.
• Perform pre-use forklift inspections and promptly report damage, maintenance needs, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow established load-capacity limits, traffic routes, and pedestrian safety procedures.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for visible damage or discrepancies and report concerns.
• Assist with inventory counts, material tracking, and storage organization.
• Keep aisles, loading areas, and workspaces clean and accessible.
• Communicate with drivers, warehouse staff, and fabrication teams to coordinate material movement.
• Follow company safety policies and established operating procedures.
• Perform other warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• Experience operating a Combilift or similar multidirectional forklift strongly preferred.
• Experience handling long, oversized, or bundled materials preferred.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, fabrication shop, manufacturing facility, or construction materials environment preferred.
• Ability to judge clearances, maneuver safely, and maintain control of loads.
• Ability to read material labels, work orders, and shipping and receiving documents.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a willingness to assist where needed.
• Ability to successfully complete CRA’s required forklift training and operator evaluation before operating equipment independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, using assistance or appropriate equipment when needed.
• Sit while operating equipment and stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb on and off the forklift throughout the workday.
• Work in indoor warehouse and fabrication areas and outdoor loading areas, including exposure to heat and varying weather conditions.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, equipment, and surrounding activity while moving materials.

Why Join CRA?

At CRA, we invest in our employees because we know our people are the foundation of our success.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace built around our Care Beyond Reason culture

If you’re looking for a company where your hard work is appreciated, your skills continue to grow, and you’re part of a team that cares, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about us at www.craluminum.com.

Commercial Residential Aluminum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

At CRA we are passionate about serving the community that we live and work in. Providing Southwest Florida with custom engineered and professionally installed pool cages, screen enclosures, rescreening, car ports, pool deck paver systems, drainage gutters, soffit/fascia, aluminum fencing, customer railing systems, and welded products.
We are dedicated to building a positive, fun, and team-spirited workplace. We are passionate and committed to a family workplace culture! As one of the fastest growing companies in Southwest Florida for the past 30+ years, we are extremely proud of our employees’ achievements.

In compliance with all provisions of Executive Order 11246, all qualified applicants will receive consideration or employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.