Forklift Hoist Operator

Location: Chanhassen, MN
Pay Rate: $17.77 – $27.15 per hour
Schedule: 12-hour Rotating Day Shift (7:00am – 7:00pm)
Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday;
Week 2:
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Looking for Forklift Hoist Operator jobs in Chanhassen where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

Responsible for safely operating forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment to transport raw materials, finished products, and supplies throughout the facility. This role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining inventory, staging shipments, processing paper by-products, performing equipment inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

• Previous forklift, hoist, clamp truck, material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment in narrow aisles and confined spaces.
• Knowledge of load balancing, equipment capacities, inventory control, and warehouse storage layouts.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, production support, and inventory movement.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and equipment inspections.
• Ability to work independently while supporting production and warehouse operations.

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and equipment while maintaining safety standards.
• Ability to determine safe load capacities and properly secure materials for transport.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Real People. Real Support.
“The supervisors are such great people — very friendly and attentive.”
-Jesus, Staffmark Associate

As a Forklift Hoist Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

The Forklift Hoist Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts that support warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution operations. This role requires equipment proficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient inventory movement throughout daily operations.

Successful Forklift Hoist Operator professionals understand warehouse procedures, inventory systems, equipment inspections, and material handling while supporting productive warehouse environments. Accuracy and consistency are essential characteristics for success.

This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy equipment operation and warehouse logistics.