Forklift Operator

Manpower, Inc.; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is hiring Forklift Operators in Plover, WI to support production and warehouse teams. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, record movements, and assist with material flow to keep production supplied as needed.

The role requires safety focus, basic math, and the ability to pass a written exam and physical test. Certification for forklift and motorized pallet jack is available through the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.
• Basic math skills including operations and measuring for correct formulas.
• Successful completion of a written exam and physical testing before being awarded the position.
• Ability to obtain Forklift and Motorized Pallet Jack Certification.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, wet/humid conditions, and moderate noise levels while following safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift (sit-down and/or stand-up), powered pallet jack, or pallet jack to move raw materials, packaging, supplies, finished goods, and other items.
• Move and accurately record material movement to and from the warehouse, freezer, cooler, and production lines at both facilities.
• Use issue/return tags or RF scanning equipment to accurately record all movement of materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods.
• Complete all required paperwork and report shortages of needed raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to the appropriate supervisors.
• Remove line waste and help maintain a neat, organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Documentation

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing and warehouse operations team is seeking Forklift Operators to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the warehouse team supporting production lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to accurately track materials, and the drive to keep work moving with urgency and enthusiasm—so you can help ensure production has what it needs, when it needs it.

Location: Plover, WI

Pay Range: $19.60 for 1st shift & $22.60for 3rd shift

Shift: 1st shift and 3rd shift

What's the Job?

• Operate a forklift (sit down and/or stand up), powered pallet jack, or pallet jack to move raw materials, packaging, supplies, finished goods, and other items.
• Move and accurately record material movement to and from the warehouse, freezer, cooler, and production lines at both production facilities.
• Use issue/return tags or RF scanning equipment to accurately record all movement of materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods.
• Complete all required paperwork and report shortages of needed raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to the appropriate supervisors.
• Remove line waste and help maintain a neat, organized work area.

What's Needed?

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, rounding decimals to the nearest whole number, and measuring/inputting numbers to calculate correct formulas.
• Successful completion of a written exam and physical testing before being awarded the position.
• Ability to obtain Forklift and Motorized Pallet Jack Certification.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, wet/humid conditions, and moderate noise levels while following safety standards and good manufacturing practices.

What's in it for me?

• Clear expectations and direct reporting to the warehouse lead.
• Hands-on work that keeps production supplied and moving.
• Training and certification support to help you succeed in forklift and motorized pallet jack operations.
• A workplace culture that values PPE use, safety, and good manufacturing practices.
• The opportunity to build reliability and accuracy by tracking materials and completing required documentation.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

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