Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup; Town of Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Forklift Operator in Fishkill, NY to join the yard operations team. You will support daily material handling, order fulfillment, and safe loading/unloading activities, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role pays $20.00/hr with a Monday–Friday schedule 6:30am–5:30pm and overtime on Saturdays 7am–12pm. Training and additional certification are provided to help you grow in forklift operations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of forklift experience (training and further certification provided).
• Ability to lift 50–60 pounds.
• Comfortable with basic math for order accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product with forklift or by hand while maintaining safety.
• Assemble orders and load onto trucks for outbound deliveries.
• Keep yard organized and clean; observe OSHA standards.
• Assist customers with loading/unloading and provide good service.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Our client is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the yard operations team supporting daily material handling, order fulfillment, and safe loading/unloading activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong safety awareness, reliable teamwork, and a hands-on work ethic that helps keep the yard organized and productive.

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Fishkill, NY

Pay Range: $20.00/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm and OT on Saturday 7am-12pm

What's the Job?

• Work a full-time yard schedule Monday through Friday, 6:30am - 5:30pm, plus a half day on Saturday (7:00am to 12:00pm); hours are subject to change.

• Observe all OSHA and safety standards while operating equipment and working in the yard.

• Help customers load and unload product either by hand or with a forklift, providing good customer service throughout the process.

• Wrap cubes of cement block with stretch wrap, clean and straighten back yard areas throughout the day, and keep work zones organized.

• Put orders together and load them on trucks for outbound deliveries; unload inbound trucks as needed.

What's Needed?

• At least 4 years of forklift experience (training and further certification will be provided).

• Ability to lift 50 to 60 pounds and perform physical yard work in all elements.

• Comfortable doing simple math to support order accuracy and basic yard tasks.

• Ability to work effectively in a supervised team environment and follow direction to meet daily production needs.

• Mandatory overtime, including half days on Saturday during spring, summer, and fall months.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build consistency and momentum in a supervised team environment.

• Hands-on role where your forklift skills directly support daily operations.

• Clear expectations around safety standards and yard organization.

• Training and further certification for forklift operations.

• Structured schedule with defined weekday and Saturday hours (with seasonal overtime expectations).

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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