Forklift Operator

Manpower; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for a leading logistics and warehousing operation. You will support daily material movement, staging, and shipment accuracy in a structured, safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes OSHA compliance, inventory accuracy, and following established procedures while maintaining reliable operation on a standard daytime shift (09:00 AM–05:00 PM, Mon–Fri). Qualified candidates will hold a forklift certification, have strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or completion of forklift training within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to spend 80% of time operating powered material handling equipment and follow procedures.
• Familiar with warehousing processes and inventory accuracy expectations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for documentation.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered material handling equipment to load, unload, move, relocate, stack, and count product (80% of shift).
• Check inbound and outbound products for damage, infestation, correct codes and dates.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring correct quantity and types are loaded.
• Maintain accurate records to support inventory accuracy and load count stability.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards, perform daily inspections, report variances.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Education

Forklift operator certificate or forklift-training program within 30 days

Job description

Our client, a leading logistics and warehousing operation is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Warehouse team supporting daily material movement, staging, and shipment accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the drive to maintain inventory accuracy, and the focus to follow procedures consistently—skills that will align successfully in the organization.

Pay Range: $20

Shift: 09:00AM - 05:00PM, Monday-Friday

What's the Job?

• Operate powered material handling equipment to load, unload, move, relocate, stack, and count product (80% of the shift).
• Check inbound and outbound products to ensure items are free of damage and infestation and that product code and dates are properly recorded.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of product are loaded.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support inventory accuracy and verify load count stability and product condition.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards, complete daily equipment inspections, and report variances as necessary.

What's Needed?

• Forklift operator certificate or successful completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to spend 80% of time operating powered material handling equipment and follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Basic familiarity with warehousing processes and expectations for inventory accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to document and report information clearly.
• Ability to work the scheduled shift and read, understand, and follow directions/instructions.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a structured M-F schedule (09:00AM - 05:00PM) with clear expectations.
• Opportunity to build reliability and operational excellence by supporting daily warehouse functions.
• Hands-on role focused on safe, accurate product handling and shipment readiness.
• Clear compliance standards (OSHA and MSDS) that help you stay aligned and confident on the job.
• Support through group coordination and training as you receive work assignments.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

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