Forklift Operator PT

R+L Carriers; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts

Job summary

R+L Carriers is seeking a Forklift Operator in Roscommon, MI. You will operate a forklift to move freight safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environment. The role offers part-time hours, with starting pay at $20.06/hr.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, and paid vacations. This position requires dependable individuals who can follow safety procedures while maintaining efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop without difficulty.
• Previous forklift experience in a fast‑paced environment preferred.
• Some LTL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move freight safely in and out of trailers.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Complete loading and unloading operations efficiently.

Skills

Forklift experience

Ability to read manifests

Dependable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to read/interact with a computer display

Job description

Forklift Operator – Roscommon, MI – Starting at $20.06/hr, Part‑time, Monday – Friday (4AM‑8AM and 5PM‑10PM)

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to move freight safely in and out of enclosed trailers up to 53 ft long on a roofed, non‑climate‑controlled dock. Ensure all safety procedures are followed and that loading and unloading operations are completed efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to read manifests
• Ability to read/interact with a computer display
• Forklift experience
• Dependable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Previous forklift experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Some LTL experience

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, paid vacation & holidays, and vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts (Daytona Beach, FL; Big Bear Lake, CA; Pigeon Forge, TN; Ocean Isle Beach, NC). PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family‑owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965 that serves the transportation and distribution industry. We pride ourselves on treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. Each employee contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.