Forklift Driver
Temp-to-Hire Opportunity | Marion, OH
Custom Staffing is partnering with a growing manufacturing company to hire an experienced Forklift Driver. This hands-on role combines forklift operation with equipment assembly, mechanical repairs, installation, and general facility maintenance.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; overtime and weekends as needed
- Breaks: One 30-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid lunch
- Pay: $21/hour to start; increases to $23/hour after 240 hours
- Employment Type: Temp to hire
- Benefits: Weekly pay; benefits available
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and position materials and heavy equipment.
- Organize incoming and outgoing materials and stage items for assembly and production.
- Inspect forklifts and material-handling equipment and perform basic maintenance.
- Support mechanical assembly, installation, modification, and repair of equipment, racks, structures, workstations, and fixtures.
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues using common hand and power tools.
- Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe; report damage, maintenance concerns, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Assist with other operational and maintenance tasks assigned by the Plant Manager.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Valid forklift license or certification
- At least 5 years of professional forklift operating experience
- Experience handling large, heavy, or industrial equipment
- Strong mechanical and technical skills
- Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical or equipment assembly, machine building, industrial equipment installation, or general fabrication and repair
- Ability to safely use common hand and power tools
- Ability to read basic drawings, dimensions, and assembly instructions
- Ability to identify and resolve basic mechanical and maintenance issues independently
- Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and ability to work in a physical industrial environment
Preferred Experience:
- Industrial warehouse, manufacturing, or assembly facility experience
- Basic electrical, plumbing, or facility maintenance knowledge
- Rigging, lifting, and positioning large equipment
- Preventive maintenance