Forklift Operator

Manpower, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Job summary

Our client in Middletown, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator to support daily production and waste processing in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires certification, experience with forklifts, and the ability to read a tape measure while performing basic math.

You will work 2nd or 3rd shift and help keep materials moving safely and efficiently. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures in a noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift certification and operating experience.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Able to work in a noisy and physically demanding environment.
• Safety-minded with willingness to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate baler, hogger, and forklift to process manufacturing waste.
• Feed cull sheets and scrap cardboard into hogger and stack bales neatly.
• Load waste trucks efficiently to maximize hauling capacity.
• Maintain clean and organized work area; perform safety inspections per OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Math aptitude

Safety compliance

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our client, manufacturing is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the operations team supporting daily production and waste processing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to stay focused in a noisy and physically demanding setting, and the drive to keep work areas organized and running efficiently—so you can help keep materials moving and production on track.

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Middletown, NY

Pay Range: $21.80/hr

Shift: 2nd Shift- Monday–Friday, 3:00PM–11:00PM
3rd Shift- Monday-Friday, 11:00PM- 7:00AM

What's the Job?

• Safely operate the facility’s baler, “hogger,” and forklift to process manufacturing waste.
• Feed cull sheets and scrap cardboard into the hogger, then ensure bales are properly tied off and neatly stacked.
• Load waste trucks efficiently to help maximize hauling capacity.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping by keeping the machine and surrounding work area clean and organized.
• Complete safety and maintenance inspections on forklifts before use and follow all OSHA and company safety guidelines.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED is generally preferred.
• Prior forklift certification and operating experience are typically required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and demonstrate basic math aptitude.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, noisy, and physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to safety practices and willingness to follow procedures every shift.

What's in it for me?

• Paid breaks if you stay on premises.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)