Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Forklift Operator And Material Handler

This role focuses on safely operating sit-down forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods throughout a manufacturing facility, supporting production lines and outbound shipping. You will prepare and load outbound shipments, unload inbound deliveries, and ensure materials are accurately stored, staged, and documented to support efficient order fulfillment and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished goods for outbound shipping and load shipments into the correct container trucks.
• Unload inbound shipments and place materials into the proper storage and warehouse areas.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork for shipments and attach documentation as required to support and expedite order fulfillment.
• Move raw materials and finished parts to and from production cells, staging areas, and warehouse storage locations.
• Operate electric-powered sit-down lift trucks (hilo) safely and efficiently for 9095% of the shift.
• Load approximately 1014 trucks per day while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Inspect lift trucks regularly to verify compliance with safety standards and operating requirements.
• Follow written start-up procedures for operating electric-powered lift trucks.
• Respond promptly to requests to locate, count, and report physical inventory quantities.
• Stock production lines with raw goods to ensure continuous manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area while working collaboratively with a small team.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow written start-up and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when completing shipment paperwork and documentation.
• Comfort working in louder, less pristine industrial environments.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours (2:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.) with some overtime as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, unionized workplace that offers benefits, wage progression, and a clear path for advancement. The organization values long-term careers, with many employees staying for decades, and supports internal promotion so contractors can grow into permanent roles. You can expect a pay increase upon conversion to direct employment, structured progression through the union, and a culture that emphasizes loyalty, development, and growth from within.

Work Environment

This is a 2nd shift position, working from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a typical 40-hour workweek and some overtime as needed. You will work in a manufacturing and warehouse setting that is not the cleanest environment, with some loud areas on the production floor and quieter sections in the warehouse. The role involves operating a sit-down electric-powered forklift (hilo) for 9095% of the shift, loading approximately 1014 trucks per day, and performing regular equipment inspections. You will be part of a team of about five people, collaborating closely to support production and shipping operations in a union facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)