Forklift Operator

Forte Opening Solutions; Town of Thorp (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte is seeking dedicated forklift operators to move materials around a Wisconsin plant, ensuring correct placement for efficiency. You will operate a forklift, read schedules, and perform safety procedures on the job.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to HACCP/industrial safety practices. This is a 2nd shift position (Mon-Thu 3:25pm-1:55am) with potential overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as forklift operator.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Preferably forklift certification.
• One year experience in manufacturing setting.
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and load pallets for storage or shipment.
• Read schedules and tickets to prioritize movements.
• Inspect machinery and report needs for maintenance for safety.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Assist with production floor tasks when trained.
• Maintain a safe, orderly facility environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Pre-employment checks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Industrial equipment familiarity

Job description

Forte is in search of dedicated production workers/manufacturing workers who possess a commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service and the ability to contribute to a positive and productive teamwork environment!

You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job will involve you driving around the plant floor and into storage areas to acquire material. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

This is a 2nd shift position, Monday-Thursday 3:25pm-1:55am, if overtime it will be on Fridays.

What You Will Do

• Forklift operating skills to lift/pull/push materials onto forks from elevated heightsnavigates throughout plant, including populated and small areas.
• Performs safety procedures (including wearing and securing harness)
• Read/interpret schedules/tickets
• Use measuring tape - to 16th.
• Must have the ability to work/maneuver at elevated heights up to 20 ft.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facility.

Occasional help on the production floor operating machines as trained.

Physical Requirements

• Depth perception required.
• Climbing on and off the lift.
• Continuous exposure to jarring and driving over uneven pavement.
• Constantly getting on/off lift truck to manually lift/slide/flip door skins (max. 50 lbs.), bending, lifting, and twisting.
• Picking up materials and disposing as necessary.

What You Will Need

• Proven experience as forklift operator
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Valid certification to operate forklift preferred.
• Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting working in a similar role.
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Forklift Licensed
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment