Production Worker / Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Production Worker / Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Are you someone who enjoys staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a team that builds quality products? If you're dependable, willing to learn, and don't mind rolling up your sleeves, this is a great opportunity to join a growing company where every day brings a variety of tasks and the chance to develop new skills.

POSITION – Production Worker / Sit-Down Forklift Operator

JOB LOCATION – Wausau, WI

STARTING DATE – As soon as possible

EMPLOYMENT TERM – Direct Hire

EMPLOYMENT TYPE – Full-Time

WORK HOURS (SHIFT) – 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)

STARTING PAY – $16.00-$18.00 per hour

EDUCATION – High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – Previous sit-down forklift experience required. Manufacturing, shipping/receiving, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.

Join a trusted supplier of composite materials used across industries such as aerospace, automotive, sporting goods, and consumer products. The company provides carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar/aramid fabrics, resins, and a wide range of composite consumables that help customers develop innovative, high-performance products.

As a Production Worker / Sit-Down Forklift Operator, you'll play an important role in daily warehouse and production operations. This position combines forklift operation with hands-on production work, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and material handling. Approximately half of your day will be spent performing physical production and warehouse tasks rather than operating the forklift, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials and finished products safely throughout the facility.
• Build composite panels and assist with production activities.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Receive, stock, and organize incoming materials and inventory.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift and manual material handling techniques.
• Assist with shipping and receiving documentation as needed.
• Work closely with teammates to keep production and warehouse operations running efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience required.
• Willingness to learn and be trained in composite materials and production processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, teachable attitude.
• Dependable and able to work independently when needed.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping/receiving experience is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of warehouse and production environment.
• Approximately 50% of the position involves hands-on production and material handling, with the remaining time operating a sit-down forklift.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing 25-100 pounds (team lifting or equipment available when appropriate).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting throughout the shift.
• Steel-toe boots and safety glasses are required.
• Must be comfortable working with composite materials and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

About SEEK Careers/Staffing

You are a person with unique skills, experience and education.When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®.You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized.

SEEK Careers/Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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