Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator for a night shift position in material handling. The role includes operating a forklift to stack, handle, and move products and materials safely within the plant, ensuring efficient organization and staging of inventory.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently, passing the tow motor operation test.
• Read and understand reel tags, scrap tags, and tally sheets to facilitate material movement.
• Move and layout materials and products necessary for manufacturing as instructed.
• Pick up and stack materials for manufacturing that are to be moved or stored.
• Safely move equipment without causing damage.
• Accurately count and record amounts moved, stacked, and staged on inventory forms.
• Collect and dispose of purge, scrap, and trash generated by manufacturing according to procedures.
• Clean up and organize various areas of the plant as required by the supervisor.
• Perform basic data entry and computer work, maintaining familiarity with computer systems.
• Execute simple mathematical calculations to record and maintain tally sheets, inventory sheets, and scrap weights.

Essential Skills

• Attention to safely operate both a stand-up and sit-down forklift/tow motor.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Competency in using computers to document and track production.
• Experience operating a sit-down and stand-up forklift.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions.

Why Work Here?

Join a solid company offering good pay and opportunities for a quick start in your role. Experience a stable and growing work environment with potential for career advancement and direct hire opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, climate-controlled production facility specializing in copper cable and wire manufacturing. Safety-toed boots or shoes are mandatory. The company has a dress code, and candidates should review it before interviews or tours. Breaks are taken as a relief person goes around to relieve employees, and shifts are 12 hours long, with employees paid for the entire duration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Holland, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Holland, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2026.