Evening Forklift Operator & Materials Handler

Facebook; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Career Growth

Team-Oriented Culture

Stable Industry

Job summary

Hood Container is seeking an experienced sit-down forklift operator to support shipping and receiving in a fast-paced facility in Michigan. You will assist with coordinating daily warehouse activities, inspect equipment, verify material counts, and move goods safely between storage and loading areas.

Overtime may be required; strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential. The role requires 2+ years of forklift experience in production or distribution, ability to read a tape measure,

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as forklift operator in production or distribution environment.
• Able to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document a sit-down forklift inspection form before 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 all materials removed from production lines and ensure they are properly banded/wrapped.
• Perform periodic maintenance checks on lifts and submit repair orders as needed.
• Maneuver forklifts safely in busy industrial environments.
• Safely stack/unstack large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets.
• Move goods from storage to loading areas for transport.
• Unload deliveries and relocate goods to designated storage areas.
• Keep forklift driving areas free from spills/obstructions.
• Maximize equipment usage within capacity and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hood Container is seeking an experienced sit-down forklift operator to support shipping and receiving in a fast-paced facility in Michigan. You will assist with coordinating daily warehouse activities, inspect equipment, verify material counts, and move goods safely between storage and loading areas.

Overtime may be required; strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential. The role requires 2+ years of forklift experience in production or distribution, ability to read a tape measure,