Forklift Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a contract opportunity in Plymouth, WI. This role is ideal for a safety-focused material handling professional who enjoys staying active, supporting production teams, and helping maintain a smooth flow of raw materials and finished goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will operate a forklift to move materials, support laminating, packaging, fabrication, and routing, and ensure materials reach production lines and designated

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of forklift, material handling, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift operation experience required.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification through the company Safety Manager.
• Ability to read and understand shop orders, production instructions, and written procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously throughout the work process.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move materials throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Support laminating, packaging, fabrication, routing, and line setup for material flow.
• Ensure correct materials are delivered to production lines and moved to designated areas.
• Move finished products to designated areas and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow shop orders, procedures, safety standards, and complete required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading shop orders

Basic math

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a contract opportunity in Plymouth, WI. This role is ideal for a safety-focused material handling professional who enjoys staying active, supporting production teams, and helping maintain a smooth flow of raw materials and finished goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift or lift truck to move raw materials, finished products, and supplies throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Support laminating, packaging, fabrication, routing, and production teams with material flow, job setup, and line support.
• Ensure the correct materials are delivered to production lines and finished products are moved to designated areas.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage, stack pallets securely, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow shop orders, written procedures, safety standards, and lockout procedures while completing required paperwork accurately.
• Maintain forklift equipment in safe operating condition and participate in ongoing safety and training initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $25 to $26 per hour.
• Job Type: 3-month contract with potential for extension or hire.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Location: Plymouth, WI 53073.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate a forklift or lift truck to support production and warehouse material movement.
• Maintain continuous material flow to laminating, packaging, fabrication, routing, and production lines.
• Move finished products to designated areas while preventing product damage.
• Complete shop order paperwork and follow production instructions accurately.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant forklift, material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift or lift truck operating experience required.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification through the company Safety Manager.
• Ability to read and understand shop orders, production instructions, and written procedures.
• Basic math skills and ability to complete required paperwork accurately.
• Knowledge of lockout procedures and safe material handling practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously throughout the work process.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with continuous movement.
• Strong attention to safety, product quality, organization, and teamwork.
• Ability to follow directions, adapt to different production areas, and support other departments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience supporting production line setup, feeder/off-loader activity, panel saw operations, or fabrication areas.
• Basic knowledge of boards, facings, finished sizes, square products, and perforated or non-perforated products.
• Experience working in a safety-focused manufacturing or warehouse environment.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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