Forklift​/Material Handler

We’re hiring Forklift / Material Handlers for a large, established plastics manufacturing operation.

This is a hands‑on material handling role responsible for keeping production areas supplied and moving finished and work‑in‑process materials throughout the facility. You’ll use a forklift to deliver materials, supplies, and WIP to manufacturing areas, move completed products into storage, and help ensure production teams have what they need to keep operating without interruption.

• Independent Work:
  Take ownership of your area, priorities, inventory organization, and material flow throughout the shift
• 50% of Your Days Off: Rotating 12-hour schedules + ability to choose either days or nights
• Direct Path to Advancement: Advanced production and lead roles are filled from the shop floor, creating opportunities for promotion

• $17/hr – Day shift
• $18/hr – Night shift
• Built-in overtime through the rotating schedules
• Full-time, direct-hire – not a temp job

Multiple openings are available on both days and nights:

• Day Shift: Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts
• Night Shift: Rotating 4-on / 4-off schedule, 12-hour shifts

• Forklift Operation: Safely transport work‑in‑process materials, finished products, supplies, and other materials throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Production Support: Plan, stage, and deliver required materials and supplies to production areas to maintain steady manufacturing output.
• Pick & Pack Support: Work closely with Pick & Pack personnel to ensure orders and materials are accurate and delivered on time.
• Material Verification: Check incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, condition, and quality before movement or delivery.
• Inventory & Storage: Maintain organized and accurate storage racks and material locations used by production and Pick & Pack teams.
• Supply Monitoring: Communicate with production and other departments to prevent material or supply shortages from disrupting operations.

• Ability to safely perform physical, hands‑on material handling work throughout a 12‑hour shift
• Strong attention to safety, material accuracy, and organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with production and warehouse teams
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, labels, and material documentation
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Previous forklift experience
• Previous material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills