Forklift Operator (2nd/3rd Shift) – Middletown

Manpower, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Job summary

Our client in Middletown, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator to support daily production and waste processing in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires certification, experience with forklifts, and the ability to read a tape measure while performing basic math.

You will work 2nd or 3rd shift and help keep materials moving safely and efficiently. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures in a noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift certification and operating experience.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Able to work in a noisy and physically demanding environment.
• Safety-minded with willingness to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate baler, hogger, and forklift to process manufacturing waste.
• Feed cull sheets and scrap cardboard into hogger and stack bales neatly.
• Load waste trucks efficiently to maximize hauling capacity.
• Maintain clean and organized work area; perform safety inspections per OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Math aptitude

Safety compliance

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our client in Middletown, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator to support daily production and waste processing in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires certification, experience with forklifts, and the ability to read a tape measure while performing basic math.

You will work 2nd or 3rd shift and help keep materials moving safely and efficiently. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures in a noisy environment.