Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Madison Heights, Michigan

Trillium Staffing is now seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Operator in Madison Heights, MI!

Schedule is Monday-Thursday | 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Enjoy a 4-Day Work Week with Fridays Off! Pay: $19.00 - 21.00 per hour (based on experience).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transport materials throughout the facility.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Supply production areas with raw materials (steel/steel coils) and remove finished goods and scrap materials as needed.
• Move, stage, store, and organize inventory to support efficient production operations.
• Verify inventory accuracy and ensure proper labeling and identification of materials.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and relocating materials within the plant and storage areas.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and support workplace safety initiatives.
• Follow established material handling procedures and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and support team productivity goals.
• Perform additional warehouse and production support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment. Will consider those with less experience if skilled at operating.
• Experience operating an overhead crane is preferred but not required. Limited experience accepted. Will train (and you'll have another skill under your belt!).
• Strong commitment to safety, attendance, and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience handling heavy materials in an industrial setting is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand work instructions, shipping documents, and production paperwork.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Ability to use handheld scanners, labeling equipment, and inventory tracking systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for accessing production and inventory information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying noise levels.
• Steel-toe footwear required to be worn.

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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