Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Nyhus Enterprises LLC; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Safety allowance and benefits

Four-day work week

Overtime Fridays

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Nyhus Enterprises LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to move materials, keep production lines stocked, and maintain a clean, safe work area. The role requires safety-mindedness and the ability to work well independently or as part of a team.

Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm or 10:00am–8:30pm, with opportunities for Friday overtime. Pay ranges $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with benefits including health and retirement offerings.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and dependable with forklift experience
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment including forklifts, hoists, and elevating platforms
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, elevating platforms, and other material-handling equipment
• Load, unload, transport, stack, and store materials throughout the facility
• Inspect loads for accuracy and move materials safely to the correct location
• Keep production lines staged and supplied with the materials needed to maintain workflow
• Assist with loading and packaging parts on production lines as needed
• Position and secure pallets, skids, boxes, and other materials for safe transport
• Weigh materials or products and accurately record information on tags, labels, or production documents
• Perform routine equipment care, including cleaning, lubricating, charging batteries, fueling, or replacing propane tanks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and work instructions

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependable attendance

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Communication

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Description

Nyhus Enterprises is looking for a dependable and safety-minded Forklift Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for moving materials throughout the facility, keeping production lines supplied, loading and unloading products, and maintaining an organized and safe work area.

The ideal candidate works well both independently and as part of a team, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm or 10:00am - 8:30pm

Overtime:

Opportunities available on Fridays

Wage Information:

$20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Responsibilities Include:

• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, elevating platforms, and other material-handling equipment


• Load, unload, transport, stack, and store materials throughout the facility


• Inspect loads for accuracy and move materials safely to the correct location


• Keep production lines staged and supplied with the materials needed to maintain workflow


• Assist with loading and packaging parts on production lines as needed


• Position and secure pallets, skids, boxes, and other materials for safe transport


• Weigh materials or products and accurately record information on tags, labels, or production documents


• Perform routine equipment care, including cleaning, lubricating, charging batteries, fueling, or replacing propane tanks


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area


• Follow all company safety procedures and work instructions

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate hand tools and mechanical equipment


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety


• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team


• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment


• Willingness to learn new skills and expand technical knowledge


• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move materials throughout the shift


• Comfortable working in temperatures that may range from approximately 60 to 100 degrees


• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels

What Nyhus Enterprises Offers:

• Four-day regular work schedule


• Opportunities for Friday overtime


• On-the-job training


• Opportunities for advancement


• Health insurance


• Dental and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Safety allowance and additional employee benefits

Nyhus Enterprises is a family-owned contract manufacturing company specializing in powder coating, e-coating, machining, assembly, and other value-added services. We are committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and providing an environment where employees can learn and grow.

Nyhus Enterprises LLC is an equal opportunity employer.