Forklift Operator- 1st shift

At Ariens Co in Kenosha, WI, we’re on the lookout for a talented Forklift Operator to join our dedicated team. As a vital contributor to our distribution process, you will ensure the efficient movement and management of materials critical to our operations. If you’re a safety‑conscious professional with a knack for precision and a passion for teamwork, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic Ariens Co family.

Pay: Starting at $22.00/hour

Schedule & Shift hours: 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 machinery necessary to execute job tasks
• Maintain strict adherence to established standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality
• Assist fellow 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 in a punctual manner
• Offload incoming products and transfer them to designated storage locations
• Provide support for set‑up duties as needed to ensure smooth operations
• Collaborate with team members across various departments to achieve daily production targets effectively
• Other duties as needed

• Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate 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 as required
• Lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies
• 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
• 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit‑sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite 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 – Brillion Early Learning Center
• 10% tuition discount at Kinder Care Learning Centers nationwide (Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center)
• Onsite 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 and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting 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. Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously.

Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.