Forklift & Sideload Operator — Growth & Benefits

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

Incentive Plans

401(k) matching

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Career Training

Job summary

Kalwall Enterprises Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Forklift and Sideload Operator to support shipping and material handling, moving raw materials, WIP, and finished products throughout the facility.

You will load and unload trucks, organize storage areas, and prepare products for shipment. This role suits someone who operates powered material-handling equipment safely, maintains an organized workspace, and follows established procedures to ensure efficiency and safety on the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in material-handling, forklift, shipping, or manufacturing (1–2 years).
• Able to operate forklifts and sideload equipment safely.
• Able to read and use basic work instructions, schedules, charts, drawings and specs.
• Strong safety focus and awareness of people/equipment movement in the work area.
• Ability to work independently following established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, sideloaders and other material-handling equipment to move materials and products safely.
• Pick up, stage, store, and transport materials including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Deliver materials to production, storage, or shipping areas.
• Load outgoing trucks and ensure correct product sequencing.
• Secure and cushion products during loading to prevent damage.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with other shipping, warehouse, or material-handling duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Read work instructions

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Sideload forklift equipment

Job description

Kalwall Enterprises Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Forklift and Sideload Operator to support shipping and material handling, moving raw materials, WIP, and finished products throughout the facility.

You will load and unload trucks, organize storage areas, and prepare products for shipment. This role suits someone who operates powered material-handling equipment safely, maintains an organized workspace, and follows established procedures to ensure efficiency and safety on the floor.