The Opportunity
Are you a skilled equipment operator looking for a stable career with a company that promotes from within? We are seeking a proactive, safety-first Material Handler / Forklift Operator to drive our facility's physical logistics and inventory flow.
This is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity, specifically designed for a reliable professional who wants to prove their skills on the floor and transition into a permanent, long-term role with our team. In this position, you will be the backbone of our physical operations—handling the seamless receipt, strategic yard storage, and heavy loading of materials to keep our production lines moving and our customer shipments on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operation & Heavy Loading
- Machinery Operation: Safely and skillfully operate forklifts and specialized material handling equipment in strict compliance with safety procedures.
- Freight Handling: Efficiently load and unload incoming and outgoing flatbeds, trailers, and ocean containers.
- International Shipments: Expertly load, block, and brace ocean containers using proper load-securing methods to prevent any transit damage.
- Container Audits: Inspect ocean containers prior to loading to ensure they are clean, safe, structurally sound, and fit for shipping.
Inventory Movement & Quality Control
- Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, stage, and prepare heavy materials and customer orders for secure transit.
- Material Verification: Check inbound shipments for physical damage, verify quantities against packing slips, and report discrepancies immediately.
- Yard & Warehouse Organization: Ensure all materials and stock are properly stored, labeled, segregated, and secured in their designated indoor or outdoor locations.
- Stock Auditing: Partner with the team on quarterly cycle counts and annual physical inventory verifications.
Safety & Daily Maintenance
- Pre-Shift Inspections: Conduct daily safety checks on forklifts and material handling equipment, promptly logging and reporting any maintenance or defect concerns.
- Housekeeping: Maintain an exceptionally clean, organized, and hazard-free environment across all warehouse and yard areas.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Shipping, Receiving, and Production teams to maintain a smooth, efficient flow of materials through the facility.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Experience: 1–3 years of steady experience in shipping, receiving, yard management, or material handling within a manufacturing environment.
- Certifications: Current certification to operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (or the immediate ability to pass our company certification).
- Physical Stamina: Comfortably able to lift and move up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in various weather conditions (for yard tasks), and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Tech Literacy: Basic computer comfort (checking emails, simple entries) and a willingness to be trained on basic inventory management workflows.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Any enrollment or interest in supply chain programs (like CITT/P.Log) is considered a great bonus.
- Reliability: A strong track record of punctuality and the flexibility to work varied shifts based on production demands.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
