Forklift Operator - Material Handler

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Forklift Operator/Material Handler within our Industrial Parkway facility.


As a Forklift Operator/Material Handler , you will be involved in ensuring product is shipped correctly and on time to our customers as well as receiving product for the warehouse.

General Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times
• Remove shipped products from delivery vehicles into designated storage areas.
• Inventory items received or shipped and check against packing lists, recording any discrepancies, shortages, or damages on shipping reports.
• Pull stored materials for orders and move to shipping area.
• Perform repetitive work to load products, parts or material into designated packages, boxes, crates, or other receptacles. Work with cardboard, paper, plastic, or other materials to pack containers.
• Track items placed into containers and review packing lists to ensure all required items are included.
• Operate a forklift for moving or stacking materials when needed.
• Perform the job duties of the receiving and shipping departments.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in forklift operation, material handling, or manufacturing as well as having acquired the following qualifications and experiences.

• Must be 18 year of age
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; additional education or certifications highly preferred.
• Forklift experience
• Ability to work with RF scanning device, computer, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays.
• Knowledge of the D365 system and windows application preferred but not required.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to stand for 8 - 10 hours per day.
• Physically capable of completing the essential functions of the job including but not limited to pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, stooping/bending, reaching/grasping, heavy lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This position works onsite at our Industrial Parkway facility in Elkhart, IN. We see the social aspect of working together, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face discussion as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.


Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.