Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Ariens Company; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to move materials for production, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will work as part of a team, record material movements in AS400, and support loading/unloading tasks to keep lines running smoothly.

This role starts at $22/hour with a $4,000 sign-on bonus, on a Monday-Thursday schedule (4 days x 10 hours, 4:30 AM–2:30 PM). A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to stand 8+ hours daily and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Experience safely operating forklift and material handling equipment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Move materials safely to support production operations.
• Load/unload materials, record movements and locations.
• Operate industrial trucks and pallet jacks; assist with crane setup as needed.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Material handling

AS400 entry

Job description

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly. We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our environment? We're corporate, without being 'corporate'. Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you'll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is "Passionate People, Astounded Customers". Quite simply: it revolves around people Speaking of people, you're not just employee #1,762 to us. You're family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can't continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description

AriensCo is looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our hardworking and passionate team. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials that support our production operations. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help us continue delivering high-quality products that power the great outdoors.

Pay

Starts at $22/hour + $4,000 sign on bonus

Schedule & Shift

Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 4:30AM-2:30PM

Day to Day

• Work as part of a team having responsibility for handling materials for outdoor power equipment
• Handle raw materials and/or parts and places in designated location
• Operate equipment needed to perform the job
• Assist team members in other areas to meet daily production goals
• Record information in adherence to standard work
• Load and unload materials and units onto trucks
• Enter the material movement into AS400
• Operate an industrial truck or pallet jack to assist in loading or moving product
• Deliver the right parts, quantities to assembly cells or work centers in a timely manner
• Off load incoming product and transfer to proper storage locations
• May locate and transport raw materials to and from work centers
• Identify and locate proper tooling when requested by operators
• May load and unload dies into work centers
• Empty scrap hoppers
• May assist with Crane operation
• Assist with set-up duties as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours a day
• Must be able to use hands to position parts in place
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience in safely operating a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition.

AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-shipping plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace
• Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount
• Brillion Early Learning Center 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide
• Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
• Brillion Campus Only Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options
• Brillion Campus Only

EEO Statement

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat. AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: EEO is the Law EEO is the Law (Spanish) Federal Family Medical Leave Employee Polygraph Protection Act Right to Work Right to Work (Spanish)

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Based in Brillion, Wis., AriensCo is a privately-owned and operated corporation focused on outdoor products that serve the needs of both consumer and professional customers. Established in 1933, the company manufactures outdoor power equipment under the Ariens® and Gravely® brands.