Forklift Driver- 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Ventra Ionia, 14 N. Beardsley Rd, Ionia, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

• Supply press operators with empty packaging, take away full packaging and provide assistance with packaging to press operators.
• Place full packaging in proper areas in the plant or in outside storage area. Must practice extremely safe driving habits at all times.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while complying with the departmental procedures regarding safety and environmental policies.
• Deliver packaging and material in a timely and safe manner to the press operators.

• Good attendance is critical. Must be willing and able to work any shift including overtime as needed with little or no notice.
• Must obtain a valid Driver's License.
• Previous Forklift experience highly preferred.
• Previous Shipping/Receiving experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated good planning abilities.
• Proficient in mathematics, read and understand instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Constant sitting while driving and operating forklift to move product throughout the facility.
• Works inside and outside moving product. May work in adverse weather (cold, heat, rain, etc.)
• Frequently climbs in and out of forklift. Step height to first step is 20 inches; second step is 10 inches.
• Must be able to use both hands for safe operation of forklift. Steering wheel with levers controlled by right hand. Constant pedaling with right foot.
• At least 50% of driving of forklift is backwards. Operator must have full range of motion of the neck and spine so that operator can look behind forklift while driving backwards and up and down with moving product.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Ventra Ionia, 14 N. Beardsley Rd, Ionia, Michigan, United States of America