Employee-Owned Material Handler (Forklift & Inventory)

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a Forklift Operator to move and stage materials, load and unload pallets, and maintain safe operation of lifting equipment. You will follow safety procedures, participate in training, and support continuous improvement efforts on the plant floor.

The role requires the ability to read and understand English, a HS diploma or GED, and previous material handling or forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to perform duties safely.
• One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling experience preferred.
• Hi-lo/forklift driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Participate in required training and educational programs.
• Support continuous improvement activities and independent auditing.
• Stop work on processes as needed to contain defective material or services.
• Drive the truck and control movement of the lifting device.
• Position forks or lifting devices to load, move, and transport pallets.
• Unload and stack material; load shipping areas and supply workers as needed.
• Inventory materials and record weights on tags or schedules.
• Recharge batteries or replace liquefied gas tanks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English literacy

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a Forklift Operator to move and stage materials, load and unload pallets, and maintain safe operation of lifting equipment. You will follow safety procedures, participate in training, and support continuous improvement efforts on the plant floor.

The role requires the ability to read and understand English, a HS diploma or GED, and previous material handling or forklift experience is preferred.