Forklift Operator​/Assembler

Forklift Operator/Assembler

This role combines hands-on industrial hose assembly with forklift operation in a warehouse and production environment. You will assemble, test, and inspect industrial and hydraulic hoses, operate material handling equipment, and support daily production goals while working as part of a small, collaborative team.

• Assemble and test industrial, hydraulic, and fire hoses in accordance with written work orders and instructions in English.
• Manually assemble hoses and couplings using presses, crimpers, and hand tools.
• Inspect assembled products for quality issues and promptly report defects to a supervisor.
• Accurately count, record, and document daily production for each job.
• Meet or exceed assigned daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Rotate through all assigned production and assembly jobs as needed.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and order pickers to move materials and products safely.
• Perform receiving and picking tasks, including material handling and inventory-related activities.
• Use RF scanners to support inventory control, picking, and material tracking.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the warehouse and production floor.
• Participate in an in-person interview and successfully complete a lift test prior to official start, if offered.
• Work collaboratively with a small team and support general labor tasks as required.

• Ability to read and understand written work orders and instructions in English.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual work in a physically active role.
• Willingness to rotate between different job functions and tasks.
• Forklift operation experience, including sit-down forklifts, is preferred.
• Experience with material handling, receiving, and picking is preferred.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
• Capability to work safely in a warehouse and production setting.
• Comfort working in a smaller team environment.

• Prior industrial, manufacturing, or hose assembly experience is a plus.
• Assembly experience is preferred, especially in roles combining assembly and forklift operation.
• Experience with reach trucks or order pickers is a plus.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory, picking, or material handling is beneficial.
• General labor and warehouse experience are advantageous.
• Inventory handling and basic stock management experience are helpful.
• Comfort working in a new facility and contributing to building processes within a small team.

This is a contract to hire position based out of Carlisle, PA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Carlisle, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.