Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Immediate openings | Weekly pay | Interviews available right away

Why You'll Love This Job

Immediate interviews start the hiring process quickly

Weekly pay with consistent hours

Opportunity to become full-time/permanent

Work in a clean, climate-controlled facility (not your typical warehouse!)

Gain experience in both sit-down & stand-up forklift operation

Build long-term skills in production, inventory, and material handling

Clear pathway to a permanent 3rd shift role in final packaging

Job Overview

This contract-to-hire role allows you to operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts/tow motors while handling materials throughout a modern manufacturing facility that produces copper cable and wire. You'll play a key role in safely moving, stacking, and staging materials, supporting production with accurate inventory handling, and completing basic computer data entry.

Schedule details:

• Primarily Midshift 11am - 7pm / $20hr
• One opening on a fixed 8-hour night shift

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts/tow motors safely and efficiently
• Move, stack, and handle products, skids, finished goods, materials, scrap, and equipment without damage
• Organize and stage work-in-process (WIP) inventory to support production flow
• Read and interpret reel tags, scrap tags, tally sheets, and inventory tags
• Move and position materials as directed by supervisors and production instructions
• Pick up, stack, store, and stage materials for production and shipping
• Safely transport equipment throughout the facility
• Accurately count and record quantities on inventory forms and tally sheets
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap, purge, and trash according to procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Use a computer for basic data entry and tracking of production and inventory
• Perform simple math calculations for inventory tracking and documentation
• Follow written and verbal instructions carefully to complete tasks

Required Skills

• Proven experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts/tow motors
• Strong commitment to safety in equipment operation and material handling
• Ability to follow step-by-step written and verbal instructions accurately
• Basic computer skills and data entry experience
• Ability to perform basic math for inventory, tally sheets, and scrap documentation

Your Opportunity to Grow

This role is more than just a job it's a chance to build a long-term career in manufacturing and logistics. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience and have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position with continued growth.

Work Environment

• Clean, climate-controlled production facility (copper cable and wire manufacturing)
• Organized and safety-focused environment
• Combination of operating equipment, moving materials, and performing documentation
• Team-oriented setting with clear processes and expectations

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. 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 Aug 8, 2026.