Forklift Order Picker

Pay & Hours

Tru Vue Inc.

Work Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00am‑4:00pm, Friday 5:00am‑1:00pm
Rate of Pay:
Starting Rate: $23.61/hour, 3‑Month Rate: $23.84/hour, 6‑Month Max Rate: $24.29/hour

The Forklift Order Picker is responsible for tracking, storing, picking, securing, and staging material/product in the staging area. This individual also loads material/product onto trucks for shipment to our customers.

• Obtain and maintain good standing Tru Vue Forklift Operation License (Class I and II).
• Maintain forklift in safe operational condition daily and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Load and unload product from trucks.
• Use a mobile or desktop computer unit to accurately enter and locate products within our MRP system.
• Secure product to pallets by stretch wrapping or plastic banding.
• Transport product safely between racks and staging areas, noting quantities and ensuring correct product location for shipment.
• Practice good housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform cycle counts, 6S audits, order audits, and other inventory functions.
• Work with team members to ensure consistent company‑wide material programs are implemented and adhered to.
• Assemble crates and pack when necessary.
• Generate and document continuous improvement and waste elimination suggestions in the established manner.
• Learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
• Maintain high sensitivity to quality and on‑time delivery of products and services.
• Interact and function effectively in a team environment.
• Assist in development of work instructions, projects, and support other departments as needed.

• High school education or equivalency preferred.
• Three years of experience in manufacturing/warehouse/distribution environment required.
• Two to three years of forklift experience required.
• Computer knowledge required. Experience with inventory software (e.g., WMS, AS400, Dataflo) preferred.
• Ability to read English and basic math skills.
• Basic awareness of factory safety.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail, flexibility with schedule, and readiness to work different shifts as needed.

• Batching operation where chemicals are blended; area is enclosed with exhaust.
• Paper/cardboard handled; dust/dirt from wrappings and products may be present.
• Ambient temperature varies (heat and cold).
• Manufacturing is a hearing conservation area; noise level 85–89.9dB.
• Lifting < 65lb occasionally (33% of the time).
• Frequent handling and positioning of objects weighing up to 150lb.
• Frequent standing; use of right foot to operate foot control.
• Visual acuity of 20/20–30, with or without correction; depth perception required.
• Climbing frequent on sit‑down truck; single step frequent on stand‑up truck.
• Fine manipulation and firm grasp required.
• Bending, stooping, crouching occasional (33%); reaching above shoulders intermediate.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• Incentive Plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time).
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness Program.
• Training and Career Progression.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and its brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.