Employee-Owned Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking a dependable forklift operator to safely move materials, load and unload pallets, and support daily plant flow on the 1st shift (6 AM–2 PM). You will follow work instructions, maintain accurate inventories, and help keep a clean, organized work area.

You must be able to stand 8-10 hours, read and understand English, and have a High School diploma or GED along with related experience or training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and perform essential functions.
• English reading/writing/speaking at a level to safely perform duties.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination.
• Previous material handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift and driving a hi-lo is preferred.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Observes and complies with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Participates in training programs identified for this position.
• Supports continuous improvement activities and auditing.
• Stops work on processes to contain defective material.
• Operates forklift to move pallets and transports loads to designated areas.
• Unloads and stacks material and inventories materials on the work floor.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.
• Moves between work areas to support plant flow and meet customer needs.
• Maintains positive relationships and uses feedback to improve performance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

One month related experience or training

Tools

Forklift operation

Hilo driving experience

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking a dependable forklift operator to safely move materials, load and unload pallets, and support daily plant flow on the 1st shift (6 AM–2 PM). You will follow work instructions, maintain accurate inventories, and help keep a clean, organized work area.

You must be able to stand 8-10 hours, read and understand English, and have a High School diploma or GED along with related experience or training.