IA Career:Warehouse Forklift Operator in West Des Moines | Hiring
Posted on February 21, 2026
West Des Moines Role Highlights
Position: Warehouse Forklift Operator (Based in West Des Moines) Employer: Amazon (Hiring in West Des Moines) Based in: West Des Moines, IA (a vibrant local hub) Posted: Recently.
Compensation: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $48.4k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Core Focus
This role centers on your professional skills within the Warehousing space in West Des Moines.
- This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Amazon team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Warehousing industry.
About Amazon & Our Culture
Elevate your career. Amazon operates one of the safest and most technologically advanced heavy equipment fleets in the world. For those with a passion for driving machinery, our PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) facilities offer premier logistics careers. Step into Amazon warehouse jobs where your specialized skills are highly valued, continuously trained, and handsomely rewarded.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"As an experienced driver, I can honestly say Amazon's safety culture is the best I've seen in the industry. The equipment is modern and perfectly maintained. The shift differentials make the pay incredibly strong, and the respect you get as a certified operator in this fulfillment center is top tier." - Current Forklift Operator.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Forklift Operator, you are the heavy lifter of the facility. You will operate high-reach equipment to replenish inventory and move massive pallets of bulk goods throughout the reserve racking systems.
- High-Reach Operations: Safely operate stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, and turret trucks to retrieve or stow pallets in racking systems up to 40 feet high.
- Inventory Replenishment: Lower bulk inventory from reserve storage down to active pick bins so that ground-level associates can access products seamlessly.
- Safety Auditing: Conduct rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip mechanical inspections of your machinery, tethering off with safety harnesses when working at height.
Benefits & Perks
Earn premium equipment operator wages, receive free on-site OSHA-compliant certifications, and enjoy full health benefits, robust retirement matching, and generous paid time off.
