Day-Shift Forklift Operator - Temp Contract

Edsal Manufacturing Co. LLC; Littlestown (Adams County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Edsal Manufacturing Co. LLC in Littlestown, PA, is seeking a Forklift Driver for a day shift (Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm).

This temporary contract assignment is expected to last about three to four months with potential for permanent employment based on need and performance. The role involves safe operation of forklifts and yard equipment, movement of materials across production areas, loading/unloading, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or combination of education and experience.
• 2 years' experience driving a forklift – stand up or sit down vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles to move materials, products, pallets, and equipment throughout the facility.
• Move products between production lines, staging areas, storage locations, loading docks, and distribution areas.
• Locate materials and place them on pallets for production, storage, or shipment.
• Load and unload products from trailers, containers, production lines, and designated staging areas.
• Stack and store pallets safely in accordance with OSHA requirements and company procedures.
• Shrink-wrap, secure, and prepare products for safe transportation or storage.
• Maintain organized staging, storage, and yard areas that are free of obstacles and safety hazards.
• Serve as a backup yard spotter when needed.
• Safely operate yard trucks to move and position trailers between loading docks, storage areas, and other designated locations on company property.
• Monitor yard traffic and communicate with warehouse, shipping, and production employees to coordinate trailer movements safely and efficiently.
• Assist with the placement, loading, unloading, and securing of cargo when required.
• Conduct routine pre-operation inspections of forklifts, yard trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Immediately report equipment damage, maintenance concerns, accidents, and safety hazards to management.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer locations, movements, inspections, and incidents.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Edsal Manufacturing Co. LLC in Littlestown, PA, is seeking a Forklift Driver for a day shift (Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm).

This temporary contract assignment is expected to last about three to four months with potential for permanent employment based on need and performance. The role involves safe operation of forklifts and yard equipment, movement of materials across production areas, loading/unloading, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.