Forklift Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a reliable Forklift Operator for a long-term contract. You will support daily production by handling materials, operating forklifts and cranes, and performing quality checks in a structured manufacturing setting.

This role offers 12-hour shifts, competitive pay at $30.70 per hour, and a chance to work with a safety-focused team under supportive supervision until February 2027, with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Overhead crane certification required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment such as mills, crushers, mixers, and calciners according to production procedures.
• Handle, weigh, mix, package, and move production materials.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transport materials.
• Perform product sampling, quality testing, and routine checks.
• Maintain accurate production records and data entry.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and PPE-compliant.

Skills

forklift operation

overhead cranes

production equipment

data entry

safety compliance

basic math

12-hour shifts

teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for a long-term contract opportunity in Huntsville, AL. This role is ideal for a safety-focused production professional with hands-on experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and manufacturing equipment in an industrial or production environment.

As a Forklift Operator, you will support daily production operations by handling materials, operating equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining accurate records. This position offers steady full-time hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team in a structured manufacturing setting with supportive leadership and a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment such as mills, crushers, mixers, and calciners according to production procedures.
• Handle, weigh, mix, package, and move production materials safely and accurately.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transport materials and support production workflow.
• Perform product sampling, quality testing, and routine checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate production records, complete data entry, and follow documentation requirements.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $30.70 per hour.
• Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Contract assignment through February 2027, with possible extensions.
• Job type: Contract/Temporary.
• Location: Huntsville, AL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Handle, weigh, mix, package, and move materials to support daily production goals.
• Perform product sampling, quality testing, recordkeeping, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area while following production and safety procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Overhead crane certification required.
• 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred in manufacturing, production, equipment operations, or an industrial setting.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete accurate data entry.
• Basic math skills for weighing, measuring, mixing, and documenting materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and wear required PPE.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, safety awareness, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating mills, crushers, mixers, calciners, or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with product sampling, quality testing, and production documentation.
• Previous experience in a structured industrial, manufacturing, or production operations environment.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.