Materials Handling Forklift Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a day on the floor

Imagine clocking in at a modern manufacturing facility in Portage, IN. You check your equipment, then power up a stand-up or sit-down forklift. Pallets are staged, trucks are docked, and you’re moving product efficiently and safely. Between loads, you hop on an electric pallet jack to keep materials flowing. By shift’s end, you’ve kept operations humming—and you’re set to get paid weekly.

Role snapshot

Nexus Employment is seeking experienced forklift pros to support a manufacturing partner in Portage, IN. We have immediate full-time opportunities across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, paying $18–$21/hr based on experience.

What you’ll tackle

• Operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts plus electric pallet jacks
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trucks; stage and move materials
• Pitch in with general warehouse tasks to keep the line moving

What you bring

• At least 1 year of recent forklift operation
• Hands-on experience within the last 6 months
• Ability to pass a written and driving assessment

Why you’ll like it here

• Weekly pay
• Stable, full-time, long-term placement
• Supportive, safety-focused work environment

How to join

Apply in person: Mon–Fri, 8 AM– 4PM. Bring 2 forms of ID.

• 600 W. 81st Ave, Unit 1A – Merrillville, IN
• 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr, Suite C – Portage, IN
• 8135 Kennedy Ave – Highland, IN

AI Disclosure:

Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.