Forklift Operator – 1st Shift (Grand Rapids)

Thyssenkrupp; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) and RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move raw materials, finished goods, and equipment on the warehouse floor using a forklift, with occasional cranes and hand trucks. This role operates under direct supervision with a safety‑focused environment.

This first‑shift role pays up to $25 per hour. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, stock accuracy, order picking and packing, cycle counts, and keeping work areas clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to read and write English (in Quebec, read/write French).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 feet.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grasping motions.
• Safety Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, finished goods, and equipment on the warehouse floor using a forklift.
• Load and unload trucks and verify correct items are loaded/unloaded.
• Select and pack orders and prepare them for shipping.
• Perform cycle counts and identify defective material.
• Report forklift issues and participate in health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading and writing English

Basic math skills

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld measuring tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thyssenkrupp in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move raw materials, finished goods, and equipment on the warehouse floor using a forklift, with occasional cranes and hand trucks. This role operates under direct supervision with a safety‑focused environment.

This first‑shift role pays up to $25 per hour. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, stock accuracy, order picking and packing, cycle counts, and keeping work areas clean.