Forklift Operator – Press Room

Clow; Merrifield (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

On-site fitness center

Paid holidays and vacation

ESST (earned sick and safe time)

Job summary

Clow in Merrifield, MN is hiring a Forklift Operator in the Press Room to move materials, support machine operators, and operate a tablet-based dispatch system. This hands-on role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Starting pay is $23.30 per hour with an additional $3.50 shift differential on the listed shift. 6–12 months of relevant experience and the ability to obtain forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school-level education or equivalent knowledge and skills.
• 6–12 months of relevant work experience.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification through Clow.
• Ability to use a tablet and learn computer-based dispatch systems.
• Ability to accurately use scales and follow material procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport materials and products to and from machines and designated storage areas.
• Use the NAV forklift dispatch system on a tablet to locate jobs and track material movements.
• Deliver and retrieve empty containers to keep production areas supplied.
• Retrieve press tools from storage and deliver them to presses, assisting with positioning as needed.
• Use scales to count parts by weight and verify quantities as requested.
• Sort, weigh, and move scrap materials into appropriate containers and trailers.
• Document scrap weights to meet transportation requirements.
• Maintain forklift batteries and use battery-handling equipment as needed.
• Communicate with machine operators, department leads, and supervisors to coordinate requests.
• Follow material storage, container handling, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NAV dispatch system

Tablet

Scales

Job description

Clow in Merrifield, MN is hiring a Forklift Operator in the Press Room to move materials, support machine operators, and operate a tablet-based dispatch system. This hands-on role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Starting pay is $23.30 per hour with an additional $3.50 shift differential on the listed shift. 6–12 months of relevant experience and the ability to obtain forklift certification are preferred.