Forklift Operator- Power Equipment

Job Description

At Ariens Co in Kenosha, Wisconsin, we’re looking for a talented Forklift Operator – Power Equipment earning $22/hr if you are safety‑conscious, precise, and love teamwork, join our dynamic family to help power the great outdoors.

Shift: Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

• Collaborate within a team responsible for the safe handling of materials essential for outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
• Precisely handle raw materials and parts, ensuring they are stored in designated locations.
• Proficiently operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to established standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Assist team members in various areas to collectively achieve daily production targets.
• Record essential information in compliance with standard work protocols.
• Efficiently load and unload materials and units onto trucks as needed.
• Enter material‑movement data into the AS400 system for accurate tracking.
• Deliver the right parts in the correct quantities to assembly cells or work centers on time.
• Offload incoming products and transfer them to designated storage locations.
• Support set‑up duties as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to meet daily production targets.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Effective communication skills within a team and across all levels.
• Physical endurance: ability to stand for extended periods (often >8 hours/day).
• Manual dexterity for accurate part handling.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs on occasion.
• PPE compliance for safety.
• Team collaboration mindset.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment (Stand‑up or Reach Truck preferred).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Founded in 1933, Ariens Co produces reliable, high‑performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values—Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, Encourage Intellectual Curiosity—shape our culture and drive success.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) match and profit‑sharing plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Short‑Term Disability.
• Parental Leave.
• On‑site Marketplace Care Partners at all locations.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs.
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
• Employee Product Purchase Program.
• 50% daycare discount at Brillion Early Learning Center.
• On‑site health clinic with Bellin Health Brillion Campus only.
• Near‑site & urgent‑care clinic options Brillion Campus only.

Ariens Co is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to hiring the most qualified candidate for any open position. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strive for a discrimination‑free workplace and celebrate diversity.