Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Forklift Operator in Portage, IN. This position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

You will operate forklifts and clamp trucks, load/unload, stage stock, and maintain inventory records. The role requires a forklift certificate within 30 days and the ability to work 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 4p–12a). Pay is $20.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or completion of forklift training within the first 30 days.
• Ability to spend 80% of time operating powered material handling equipment.
• Basic familiarity with warehousing processes and expectations.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to read and follow directions.
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product.
• Load, unload, move stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment (80% of the specified shift).
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of product are loaded.
• Check inbound and outbound products for damage and infestation; record product code dates and confirm customer requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Warehouse processes

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, a focus on accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Portage, IN

Pay Range: $20.55

Shift: 2nd Shift (M-F 4p-12a)

What's the Job?

• Operate powered material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product.
• Load, unload, move stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment (80% of the specified shift).
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of product are loaded.
• Check all inbound and outbound products to ensure they are free of damage and infestation; record product code dates properly and confirm products match customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for inventory accuracy, verify load accuracy and stability, 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.
• Basic familiarity with warehousing processes and expectations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, understand, and follow directions and instructions.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules while working the specified shift.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a structured warehouse environment where safety and accuracy matter.
• Clear expectations for daily equipment inspections, recordkeeping, and inventory support.
• Opportunity to build practical forklift and warehouse operations experience in a team setting.
• Engage in hands-on work that supports inbound/outbound flow and shipment readiness.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized facility and supporting physical inventories.

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.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.