2nd Shift Forklift Operator - Material Handling Pro (Richmond)

Challenge Manufacturing; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is hiring for a 2nd Shift Material Handler in Richmond, KY. The role supports safe material handling, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of products to designated locations.

You will operate a forklift and assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials within the plant while following all safety procedures. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least one month of related experience or training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One month related experience or training preferred.
• Prior material handling experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand English safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observes and complies with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Supports company continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets or materials.
• Transports load to designated area and unloads and stacks material.
• Inventories materials on the work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets or lifting device.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

English literacy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

One month related experience or training

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is hiring for a 2nd Shift Material Handler in Richmond, KY. The role supports safe material handling, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of products to designated locations.

You will operate a forklift and assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials within the plant while following all safety procedures. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least one month of related experience or training.