Forklift Operator & Materials Handler – Growth & Benefits

Hendrickson; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid holidays and vacation

Education assistance

Job summary

Hendrickson, located just north of Fort Wayne, IN, is hiring for a manufacturing and distribution role. The position involves operating sit-down, reach, turret, and order-picker equipment to move materials and support multiple work centers, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires the ability to read and write in English, a strong attendance history, and forklift certification. You will help with loading/unloading trucks, maintaining inventory, and paperwork related to shipments.

Qualifications

• Strong attendance history is required.
• Able to read and write legibly in English.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Willing to operate reach, sit-down, order picker and turret lifts up to 30 ft.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, reach, turret and order picker equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supply multiple work centers with needed materials.
• Weigh, count, band and label production materials for storage or shipment.
• Place materials in storage and staging areas per inventory control procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly storage and staging areas.
• Load/unload trucks and document shipments accurately.
• Ensure wheel chocks are in place before loading or unloading.

Skills

Attendance

English literacy

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Forklift certification

Reach lift operation

Sit-down lift operation

Order picker operation

Turret lift operation

Tools

Forklift tools

Job description

Hendrickson, located just north of Fort Wayne, IN, is hiring for a manufacturing and distribution role. The position involves operating sit-down, reach, turret, and order-picker equipment to move materials and support multiple work centers, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires the ability to read and write in English, a strong attendance history, and forklift certification. You will help with loading/unloading trucks, maintaining inventory, and paperwork related to shipments.