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

Haworth; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

4 weeks PTO

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Parental Leave

On-site 24-hour Fitness Center

Overtime paid

Job summary

Haworth is seeking a Hilo/Forklift Driver for 1st & 2nd shifts in Holland, MI. You will operate powered industrial trucks to move materials, load/unload trailers, and stage products for shipping while maintaining safety and accuracy across production and warehousing tasks.

The role requires forklift certification, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and dependable US work eligibility. Prior forklift experience and familiarity with warehouse systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 8th grade education or higher.
• Must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation.
• Position requires current US work authorization without sponsorship.
• Must obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate PIT while following Haworth safety standards.
• Reference pick lists and verify order data in production/warehousing systems.
• Pick, deliver and stage products to correct locations.
• Unload/load trailers and ensure correct product sequencing during loading.
• Inspect packaging and verify labeling data.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Visual depth perception

PIT safety awareness

Education

8th grade education or higher

Tools

Powered industrial truck certification

RF gun

Warehouse/Electronic production systems

Job description

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.