Forklift Service Operator

Position Overview

Starting pay is $24.8885 per hour with an additional 5% shift differential for night shift. The shift schedule is 4 days on, 4 days off, 12‑hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am). The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, storing, and delivering coils, in‑process supplies, materials, and finished product.

Mankato, MN

• Serve Production/Shipping areas with materials and supplies as needed.
• Move materials and finished products between locations throughout the plant.
• Complete required forms, spoilage logs, shipping reports, etc.
• Store ends, plates, pallets, etc. by specification.
• Collect, weigh, record, and dispose of scrap in designated containers.
• Perform forklift inspections and report issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety; keep work area clean.
• Store materials in the correct locations.
• Wrap and load pallets as required.
• Maintain and organize the warehouse.
• Safely operate power tools and other equipment to complete tasks accurately.
• Perform spot checks on equipment to ensure proper condition; service or return damaged items for repair or replacement.
• Perform visual inspection of pallets/materials; remove, replace, or repair defective or damaged goods before loading trucks.
• Palletize and band spoilage.
• Follow standard safety precautions and operators’ instructions when using power tools; wear recommended protective equipment.
• Provide support to the shipping dock when necessary.
• Set dock loading plate for unloading or loading materials.
• Unload and load materials from trucks when required.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous forklift experience.
• Ability to operate a 30,000‑lb capacity forklift and maintain certification.
• Understanding and adherence to plant quality procedures.

Competencies

• Mechanical capacity.
• Technical capacity.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Strategic thinking.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, handling, feeling, operating, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and smelling.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Job performed in a factory setting with moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• High noise levels; significant hearing protection required.
• Work in small confined areas is required.

• Crown offers competitive pay and opportunities for bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including company‑paid health insurance.
• Retirement package with a pension and company‑matched 401(k).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.