HiLo Operator - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance (short & long-‑)

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Hilo Driver for the second shift (3:55pm - 12:00am, Mon-Fri) with potential weekend work. The role involves storing, moving, and handling products in a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment, reliably supporting production lines and inventory control.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to obtain forklift certification within 90 days, with the ability to operate stand-up forklifts and perform accurate counting and labeling of materials.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up/extension forklifts.
• Solid math skills for counting/record-keeping.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision.
• Ship and receive materials during shift.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Count, weigh and record units moved or handled.
• Ensure product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain 5S and clean work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Stand-up forklift operation

Math skills

Safety policies & procedures

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

2nd Shift: 3:55pm - 12:00am (Monday through Friday)

Must be open to work weekends when needed

Job Summary

The Hilo Driver is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Hilo drivers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Hilo drivers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills .
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Hilo driver experience a plus, varies by location.

Work Environment

• This is a manufacturing environment and
• This is a team environment; Hilo drivers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.