Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client, a warehouse and logistics operation in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Forklift Operator to support day-to-day material movement, inventory accuracy, and safe shipping readiness. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to keep products moving from receiving to shipment.

You will operate powered equipment, prepare products for shipment, verify counts and conditions, and follow OSHA/MSDS standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience required.
• Ability to operate powered material handling equipment for 80% of shift.
• Basic warehousing knowledge and adherence to safety rules.
• Good written and verbal communication; follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/clamp truck to load, unload, move and stage stock.
• Prepare products for shipment with exact counts and types.
• Check inbound/outbound items for damage and proper codes/dates.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy and load stability.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report variances per OSHA/MSDS.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory control

Communication

Job description

Our client, a warehouse and logistics operation is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the warehouse team supporting day-to-day material movement, inventory accuracy, and safe shipping readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the drive to keep products moving accurately from receiving to shipment.

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Livonia, MI

Pay Range: $18.50

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-6PM

What's the Job?

• Operate powered equipment (forklift/clamp truck or other power equipment) to load, unload, move stock, and stage products and materials (80% of the shift).
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of product are loaded.
• Check inbound and outbound products to ensure items are free of damage and infestation; confirm product code dates are properly recorded and match customer requirements.
• Keep accurate records and reports to support inventory accuracy; verify load accuracy, load stability, and product condition.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards, complete daily equipment inspections, and report variances as necessary.

What's Needed?

• Forklift operator at least 1 year experience.
• Ability to spend 80% of the shift operating powered material handling equipment.
• Basic familiarity with warehousing processes and the ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to work the specified days shift and support physical demands such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, and kneeling as required.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a structured warehouse environment where safety and accuracy matter every day.
• Build confidence by mastering daily equipment inspections, load verification, and inventory support tasks.
• Contribute directly to smooth receiving and shipping by ensuring product counts and conditions are correct.
• Develop stronger warehouse skills through ongoing coordination with peers and a group coordinator/lead.
• Join a team focused on following OSHA/MSDS expectations and maintaining a clean, orderly facility.

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)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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