Forklift Operator - Evening Shift with Benefits

Lignetics, INC.; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating-hol

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short term & long-term

401(k) with employer match & immediate

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear incl. work boots &

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our warehouse and production teams in a full-time on-site role. You will operate gasoline, propane or electric forklifts, move pallets, and ensure all inbound/outbound loads are properly documented.

Key tasks include pre-shift checks, stacking materials neatly, maintaining a clean warehouse, and following safety protocols. This role requires physical stamina, eye-hand-foot coordination, and adherence to PPE and training

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift training.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task.
• Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
• Requires reading and interpreting scales and basic math calculations.
• Requires mechanical aptitude for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating a forklift in the warehouse and production areas of the plant.
• Prior to shift start, ensure propane tanks are filled and forklift equipment is properly blown out and all fluids checked.
• Grease fittings if needed.
• All raw materials are to be stacked in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Warehouse swept daily and trash bins emptied when full.
• Ensure proper paperwork (packing slips, weight tickets) before loading trucks; stacks verified by two people.
• Packaging slips must be attached to all loads and packing slip enclosed.
• Load seals attached to all trucks; plywood stacked during teardown of pods.
• When plywood rack is full, band and stack for later use.
• Re-stacks and bags returned to system must be logged daily.
• Seat belts worn; operate lift at safe speeds.
• Dispose of junk pallets properly and keep warehouse clean at shift end.
• Assist other production areas as needed; move and wrap completed products.
• Assist Shift Leads to start/stop pellet mills; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Production line experience

Coordination

Forklift training

Concentration & multitasking

Reading scales

Mechanical aptitude

Math calculations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lignetics, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our warehouse and production teams in a full-time on-site role. You will operate gasoline, propane or electric forklifts, move pallets, and ensure all inbound/outbound loads are properly documented.

Key tasks include pre-shift checks, stacking materials neatly, maintaining a clean warehouse, and following safety protocols. This role requires physical stamina, eye-hand-foot coordination, and adherence to PPE and training