Evening Forklift Operator & Materials Coordinator

Hood-Container-1; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Team Culture

Stable Industry

Job summary

Hood Container is seeking a qualified Material Handler for the evening shift (4pm–2am, Mon–Thu) in Walker, MI. You will inspect forklifts, verify material counts, and coordinate with shipping/receiving to keep production flowing.

Candidates should have 2+ years forklift experience, read measurements, and follow instructions accurately. The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to daily schedules with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years' forklift operator experience in production or distribution.
• Able to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document a sit-down forklift inspection form before the start of the shift and when operating a new forklift.
• Verify counts as materials leave or enter the warehouse/production area.
• Work with shipping and receiving on incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ensure that all jobs are pulled and ready for the next shift’s production run.
• Record materials removed from production and ensure proper banding/wrapping.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on lifts and report repairs.
• Operate forklifts safely in busy industrial environments.
• Stack/unstack goods onto shelves or pallets.
• Move goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport.
• Unload deliveries and relocate goods to storage areas.
• Keep forklift areas free from spills or obstructions.
• Maximize equipment utilization and maintain production pace.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and safety policies.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Attention to detail

Math & measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Hood Container is seeking a qualified Material Handler for the evening shift (4pm–2am, Mon–Thu) in Walker, MI. You will inspect forklifts, verify material counts, and coordinate with shipping/receiving to keep production flowing.

Candidates should have 2+ years forklift experience, read measurements, and follow instructions accurately. The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to daily schedules with additional duties as needed.