Forklift Driver

Edsal Manufacturing Co. LLC; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edsal Manufacturing Co. LLC is seeking a dedicated forklift operator to support our warehouse and production environment in Gary, Indiana. You will move materials, load and unload trucks, and help maintain organized storage and shipping areas.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings, a focus on safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. Certification is preferred or you can obtain it after hire.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Forklift certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, finished products, and supplies safely throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently, securing materials and documenting as required.
• Transport materials to production lines, storage areas, and shipping/receiving docks.
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including staging and keeping a clean work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy working with a motivated team? Do you love finding creative solutions to new challenges? Are you passionate about helping customers succeed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider a career at Edsal.

At Edsal, our employees set us apart. We have built our reputation on having bright, collaborative, honest, and authentic people. These people are essential to who we are and how well we perform. If you're the best at what you do, we want you.

Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Founded on Chicago’s South Side more than 60 years ago, Edsal has grown into a national manufacturing organization with operations in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.

In 2018, Edsal was acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and industrial companies. Monomoy partners with its portfolio companies to drive operational improvements, strengthen leadership teams, and accelerate long-term growth.

Summary of Position

This position is responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store materials throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and a strong understanding of safe forklift operations.

Shift / Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to safely move raw materials, finished products, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently while ensuring materials are properly secured and documented.
• Transport materials to and from production lines, storage areas, and shipping/receiving docks.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed, including staging, organizing, and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required.
• Must have experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of forklift operating experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or shipping environment
• Forklift certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification upon hire

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees in this role are regularly required to stand and/or walk for extended periods, often for the duration of a full shift. The position requires frequent use of hands and arms to reach, handle, grasp, and manipulate materials and tools.

Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms. Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead may also be required.

Employees must have adequate vision and hearing to safely operate equipment and work within a manufacturing environment.

Work is performed in a plant/warehouse setting. Personal Protective Equipment is required i.e. safety glasses, and steel toe shoes/boots. Temperatures may vary. Exposure to dust, noise and extreme weather conditions.

Required personal protective equipment (PPE) may include safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, protective gloves, and other safety equipment as required by company safety policies.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and other pre-employment screenings consistent with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edsal Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws