Hilo Driver

Rishabh RPO; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rishabh RPO in Pontiac, MI is seeking a reliable Hi-Lo Driver / Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will operate forklift to move, load, unload, stage, and organize materials with accuracy and safety.

The role requires following OSHA safety procedures, performing pre-shift inspections, maintaining a clean work area, and coordinating with production, shipping, and receiving teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Hi-Lo or forklift in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read labels, part numbers, and material documentation.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials as required.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team.
• Adherence to safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hi-Lo/forklift safely to move materials, pallets, and finished products.
• Load and unload trucks ensuring safe handling of materials.
• Transport materials between warehouse, production, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Stage materials according to production and shipping requirements.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and report safety issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety policies and SOPs.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization as needed.

Skills

Hi-Lo/forklift experience

Safe forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Barcode scanners

Inventory systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Title:

Hi-Lo Driver / Forklift Operator

Industry:

Manufacturing / Warehouse / Distribution

Employment Type:

Contract

Work Location:

Pontiac, MI

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Hi-Lo Driver / Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating a forklift/Hi-Lo to safely move, load, unload, stage, and organize materials, products, and inventory. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and compliance with safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Hi-Lo/forklift equipment safely and efficiently to move materials, components, pallets, and finished products.
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring materials are handled safely and securely.
• Transport materials between warehouse, production, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Stage materials and products according to production and shipping requirements.
• Perform proper placement and storage of inventory in designated locations.
• Verify material quantities, labels, part numbers, and documentation when moving inventory.
• Conduct routine pre-shift inspections of forklift/Hi-Lo equipment and report any mechanical or safety issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety policies, operating procedures, and material-handling guidelines.
• Assist with inventory counts, material tracking, and warehouse organization as needed.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse, production, shipping, and receiving teams.
• Complete required paperwork, logs, and material movement documentation.
• Follow all OSHA/company safety requirements and proper forklift operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a Hi-Lo, forklift, or material-handling equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in tight spaces and around personnel, equipment, and inventory.
• Basic ability to read labels, part numbers, work instructions, and material documentation.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials as required by the position.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an automotive, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Current forklift/Hi-Lo certification or prior documented forklift training.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, or material handling.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners, inventory systems, or warehouse management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate forklift/Hi-Lo equipment throughout the work shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required.
• Ability to work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures and normal industrial noise.

Safety & Compliance

The Hi-Lo Driver is responsible for operating equipment safely, following established procedures, using required personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately reporting unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or workplace hazards.