Forklift Truck Operator

Manpower, Inc.; East Durham (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Career growth opportunities

Fast-paced environment

ERP system experience

Safety & compliance

Job summary

Warehouse and Manufacturing Operations is seeking a Forklift Truck Operator to join the team. The role supports inventory control and material movement with a strong emphasis on safety and accurate ERP data entry.

Pay is $24.50 per hour with a rotating 7:00am–7:00pm shift. The position involves daily stock transactions, operating PITs, and contributing to continuous improvement in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Reading and writing comprehension of the English language.
• Flexibility to work extended hours to achieve results.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
• Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily stock transactions, including supplying material to production areas.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT/FORKLIFT) to perform inventory moves safely and accurately.
• Support receipt, administration, control, and management of inventory of raw and packaging materials.
• Enter and provide input for data related to items purchased and used by the company.
• Complete daily checklists and logbooks, and help identify continuous improvement opportunities for departmental systems and processes.

Skills

Basic math skills

English reading/writing

Extended hours flexibility

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Warehouse experience

Job description

Our client, Warehouse and Manufacturing Operations is seeking a Forklift Truck Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Truck Operator, you will be part of the Warehouse team supporting inventory control and material movement. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and the drive to maintain accurate inventory records using an ERP system.

Pay Range: $24.50 per hour

Shift: 7:00am - 7:00pm (rotating shifts)

What's the Job?

• Complete daily stock transactions, including supplying material to production areas
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT/FORKLIFT) to perform inventory moves safely and accurately
• Support receipt, administration, control, and management of inventory of raw and packaging materials
• Enter and provide input for data related to items purchased and used by the company
• Complete daily checklists and logbooks, and help identify continuous improvement opportunities for departmental systems and processes

What's Needed?

• Basic math skills
• Reading and writing comprehension of the English language
• Flexibility to work extended hours to achieve results
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, sit, and walk for extended periods
• Warehouse experience preferred

What's in it for me?

• Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to lead key activities that progress your career
• Work in a high-energy, fast-paced cGMP warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience operating PITs while maintaining strong safety and compliance standards
• Chance to contribute to inventory accuracy through efficient ERP system use
• Support continuous improvement by identifying better ways to run departmental processes

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.