Forklift Operator – Receiving & Material Handling

Safe-Way Garage Doors; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe-Way Garage Door is seeking a dependable Receiving Associate to join our manufacturing team. In this full-time, hands-on role you will unload, organize, and move materials, operate forklifts, inspect incoming materials, and support warehouse and production needs in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork as essential traits. The position involves standing and walking, lifting up to 60 pounds, and working around moving equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift experience and ability to safely operate industrial equipment.
• Ability to move tractor trailers and manage bulk materials.
• Strong attention to detail to inspect materials and avoid errors.
• Able to work safely around moving equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from incoming vendor trucks.
• Organize and move products to storage and production areas.
• Operate forklifts, carts, pallets and other material-handling equipment.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages or quality concerns.
• Pick and stage orders according to shipping manifests.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts.
• Distribute incoming parts and materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Move tractor trailers as required.
• Support other receiving, warehouse and production needs as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Industrial equipment

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Fast-paced work

Attendance punctuality

Teamwork

Moving trailers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Safe-Way Garage Door is seeking a dependable Receiving Associate to join our manufacturing team. In this full-time, hands-on role you will unload, organize, and move materials, operate forklifts, inspect incoming materials, and support warehouse and production needs in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork as essential traits. The position involves standing and walking, lifting up to 60 pounds, and working around moving equipment.