Hilo/Forklift - 1st & 2nd Shift

Haworth, Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with match

4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Parental Leave

On-site Fitness Center

Overtime pay

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Hilo/Forklift Driver for 1st and 2nd shifts to support manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes material handling with powered industrial trucks, loading and unloading, and delivering product to correct locations on time.

The ideal candidate will operate PIT safely, verify orders, and assist with packaging and staging. High school education, ability to obtain forklift certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education or higher.
• Ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (hilo) certification.
• Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates PIT, adhering to safety standards.
• Refer to and print pick lists from electronic systems; verify data.
• Operate PIT to pick, deliver and stage products.
• Unload and load product to/from trailers and ensure correct sequence.
• Inspect packaging and verify labeling data.
• Consolidate orders for shipping and relocate skids as needed.
• Perform daily PIT inspections and basic battery maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

PIT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF gun

Warehouse system

Job description

Job Title: Hilo/Forklift - 1st & 2nd Shift - Holland, MI

Posting Start Date: 10/2/26

Company Overview

In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company's success and stability.

Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits from their first day of employment:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• On-site 24-hour Fitness Center
• Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Hilo/Forklift Driver to join our team on 1st & 2nd shift in Holland, MI.

As a Hilo/Forklift Driver, you will:

• Provide material handling support to manufacturing workstations utilizing powered industrial trucks (PIT). May load and unload product to and from trailers.

Required Qualifications

• 8th grade education or higher
• The ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (hilo) certification
• Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hilo/forklift experience
• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system/warehouse system to complete job duties, as well as current technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun
• Strong attention to detail
• Good visual and depth perception

Essential Functions

• Operates PIT, strictly adhering to Haworth safety standards.
• Accesses electronic production and warehousing systems to reference and/or print pick lists. Verifies order data, including part specs, counts, location, and delivery schedule. Backtracks pick process to verify or fix input or scan errors.
• Operates PIT to pick, deliver and stage correct product to correct location.
• Unloads and may load product to and from trailers. During loading process, ensures correct product is in correct sequence, following instructions to expedite off-loading process.
• Inspects packaging and verifies labeling data.
• Consolidates orders for shipping, systematically and physically.
• May wrap, band, label and relocate skids.
• Investigates and documents production nonconformance issues.
• Completes daily inspection PIT checklist, and performs routine battery maintenance. May change propane tanks.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

EEO / ADA Statement

As an EEOemployer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.

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