Forklift Operator-Materials

At Ariens Co, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

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Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us.

At Ariens Co in Kenosha, Wisconsin, we’re on the lookout for a talented Forklift Operator to join our dedicated team. As a vital contributor to our distribution process, you’ll play a crucial role ensuring the efficient movement and management of materials critical to our operations. If you’re a safety‑conscious professional with a knack for precision and passion for teamwork, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic Ariens Co family and help us continue powering the great outdoors.

Come work for the King of Snow!

Monday‑Friday 8am‑4:30pm

• Material Handling Expertise:
  Collaborate within a team responsible for the safe handling of materials essential for outdoor power equipment manufacturing.

• Inventory Management:
  Precisely handle raw materials and parts, ensuring they are stored in designated locations.

• Equipment Operation:
  Proficiently operate machinery necessary to execute job tasks.

• Adherence to Standards:
  Maintain strict adherence to established standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality.

• Team Support:
  Assist fellow team members in various areas to collectively achieve daily production targets.

• Accurate Documentation:
  Record essential information in compliance with standard work protocols.

• Loading and Unloading:
  Efficiently load and unload materials and units onto trucks as needed.

• AS400 Data Entry:
  Enter material movement data into the AS400 system for accurate tracking.

• Timely Deliveries:
  Deliver the right parts in the correct quantities to assembly cells or work centers in a punctual manner.

• Receiving Duties:
  Offload incoming products and transfer them to designated storage locations.

• Set‑Up Assistance:
  Provide support for set‑up duties as needed to ensure smooth operations.

• Goal‑Oriented
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with team members across various departments to achieve daily production targets effectively.

• Other duties as needed.

• Effective Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in communicating effectively within a team and across various levels of the organization.

• Physical Endurance:
  Capable of standing for extended periods, often exceeding 8 hours per day.

• Manual Dexterity:
  Skilled in using hands to accurately position parts in place as required.

• Lifting Ability:
  Demonstrated capacity to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies.

• PPE Compliance:
  Strict adherence to wearing the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for safety.

• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.

• Forklift and Equipment Operation:
  Proven experience in the safe and proficient operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment. Stand‑up and Reach Truck experience preferred.

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

Since 1933, the Ariens Co name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high‑performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values –
Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity – define our culture and inspire our team. We believe…