Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Supplemental life insurance

Short term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is assisting a food manufacturer in Sparta, WI in hiring a Forklift Operator. The role includes supporting Production and Shipping/Receiving with a focus on safety, organized paperwork, and efficient operations.

Pay is $23.30 per hour with a Sunday–Thursday shift from 9:25pm to 5:30am and overtime on Fridays. Responsibilities include preparing batches, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining documentation, assisting inventory tasks, and keeping the warehouse clean and compliant with

Qualifications

• One year of forklift experience and/or experience in a related field.
• Ability to acquire and maintain forklift certification.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Willingness to follow Century Foods International policies, safety rules, SOPs, GMPs, and SQF procedures.
• Ability to report forklift maintenance needs to your supervisor and assist with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare batches to support production needs
• Load and unload trucks efficiently and safely
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork for all required records
• Support product inventory control and assist with inventory-related tasks
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and help keep walkways and fire exits clear

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Documentation

Job description

Our client, a food manufacturer is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Warehouse Operations department supporting Production and Shipping/Receiving teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to stay organized with paperwork, and the drive to keep operations moving efficiently.

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Sparta, WI

Pay Range: $23.30 per hour

Shift: Sun–Thurs 9:25pm–5:30am; Overtime as needed on Friday

What's the Job?

• Prepare batches to support production needs
• Load and unload trucks efficiently and safely
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork for all required records
• Support product inventory control and assist with inventory-related tasks
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and help keep walkways and fire exits clear

What's Needed?

• One year of forklift experience and/or experience in a related field
• Ability to acquire and maintain forklift certification
• Basic math and computer skills
• Willingness to follow Century Foods International policies, safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and SQF procedures
• Ability to report forklift maintenance needs to your supervisor and assist with other duties as assigned

What's in it for me?

• Work in a fast-paced warehouse environment where accuracy and safety matter
• Clear expectations focused on productive, safe, and efficient operations
• Opportunity to contribute to inventory control and documentation accuracy
• Supportive team environment with structured procedures (SOPs, GMPs, SQF)
• OT opportunities as needed on Friday

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)

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.