3rd Shift Forklift Operator - Midlink - $19/hour + Bonus

Landscape Forms; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in outdoor furniture manufacturing as a Material Coordination/Forklift Operator. Enjoy a stable, full-time position with great benefits, including health insurance and quarterly bonuses. Work third shift with long weekends and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Career Development & Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Match + Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Time

Fun Company-Wide Activities & Celebrations

Qualifications

• Stable work history required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts and vehicles.
• Load, unload, and deliver components and assemblies.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team-focused

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Join Our 3rd Shift Team at Landscape Forms!

Position: Material Coordination/Forklift Operator
Shift: Third Shift | Sunday-Wednesday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM
(That's 4 days on, 3 days off - hello long weekends!)
Pay: NEW Starting Rate: $19/hr. (base + shift diff)
Plus Quarterly Bonuses - average$11,000 annually!

Ready to Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of?
At Landscape Forms, we don't just manufacture beautiful outdoor furniture - we design environments that bring people together. As the industry leader in high-design site furniture and lighting, we're growing fast and looking for dependable, energetic individuals to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Full-Time, Direct-Hire Stability
Quarterly Bonus Opportunities - Up to $11,000/year
Career Development & Tuition Reimbursement
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Starting Day 1!
401(k) Match + Profit Sharing
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer Time
Fun Company-Wide Activities & Celebrations

What You'll Do:

Summary

This position has a broad scope as it combines all material handling responsibilities including safely and efficiently operating a variety of vehicles, loading, unloading, receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping components, assemblies, and finished product. In order to meet the objectives, each member must be cross trained, and able to operate all necessary equipment between the various areas and comply with all licensing, certifications and DOT regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Operate within facility safety guidelines and promote the use of safe practices.


2. Knowledge of product descriptions and production scheduling/tracking and control systems.


3. Receive and store materials in multiple environments including non-production items.


4. Move components/assemblies to meet daily requirements.


5. Contact carriers and provide appropriate shipping documentation.


6. Follow Standardized Work criteria for the use of Kanban, transfers, shipping, and other related procedures.


7. Ensure that all applicable pre-and-post-trip equipment inspections are completed in a timely manner.


8. Rotate jobs as required to maintain cross training.


9. Participate in problem solving and other continuous improvement opportunities.


10. Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.


11. Safely and efficiently load, unload, and deliver components/assemblies to facilities as needed operating our equipment including forklifts and up to a 26' box truck.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working with your hands and staying active (no desk job here!)


• Are reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.


• Take pride in producing high-quality work.


• Are open to learning, growing, and even working a little overtime.


• Like being part of a workplace where innovation and positivity are the norm

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Stable work history


• Positive, can-do attitude


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.


• Forklift Experience


• Chauffeurs License with a DOT card is preferred.


• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Landscape Forms?

Fortune Best Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production 2020-2024
Michigan Manufacturer of the Year - 2020
Great Place to Work Certified since 2019
Veteran Friendly Employer - MI Veterans Affairs Agency 2020-2024

Come Be Part of Something Bigger.
Join a company that values creativity, innovation, and hard work - and rewards you for it. This isn't just a job; it's a place to grow your career while making an impact on beautiful spaces across the country.

Apply today - your next great adventure starts here.

Let's build something beautiful together.