Forklift Operator - Shipping / Warehouse

Clow; Minnesota; On-site; USD 27,276,480 - 28,654,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay-for-performance increases

Paid holidays and time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Clow in Minnesota is seeking a Forklift Operator for its shipping team to ensure efficient warehouse operations. The role involves operating various types of forklifts to keep materials flowing, loading trucks, and staging shipments.

Candidates should have 6+ months of forklift experience and the ability to follow safety guidelines. The position offers a competitive starting pay and benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of forklift experience required.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with pallets, containers, and shipping materials.

Responsibilities

• Move finished product throughout the warehouse.
• Stage pallets for outgoing shipments.
• Load trucks when they arrive.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Data entry skills

Basic math skills

Independent decision making

Tools

Narrow aisle forklift

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Job description

If you're someone who takes safety seriously, stays sharp, and likes knowing there's always work to be done, this is your kind of job. As a Forklift Operator on our shipping team, you'll be the backbone of our warehouse floor — keeping materials flowing, trucks loaded, and shipments out the door on time.

You’ll operate sit-down, stand-up, and swing reach/narrow aisle forklifts depending on the day’s needs — if you enjoy running equipment, the days will go by fast.

Shifts Available:

• Shift 21: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Friday - Sunday (+$3.50/hour shift differential)

Starting Rate of Pay:

• $19.80 per hour base rate. Candidates with relevant experience may be eligible for base pay up to $20.80 per hour.

Day-to-day looks like:

• Move finished product throughout the warehouse
• Put product away and pull it from racking
• Stage pallets for outgoing shipments
• Load trucks when they arrive

Equipment You’ll Use:

• Narrow aisle forklift for racking and pulling product
• Stand-up forklift for moving product across the floor
• Sit-down forklift for staging and loading trucks quantities prior to shipment

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of forklift experience required
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently, following all company safety guidelines
• Ability to use tablets, scanners, and computer systems for data entry and work assignments
• Familiarity with pallets, containers, and shipping materials used in warehouse operations
• Basic math skills for calculating weights, dimensions, and load placement
• Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding workflow priorities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a forklift
• Ability to occasionally lift or move containers weighing up to 65 lbs.
• Frequent handling of materials, pallets, and shipping containers
• Required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, MET guard safety shoes

Benefits:

• Annual pay-for-performance increases
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 on-site fitness center
• Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.