Light Equipment Operator - Afternoon / Night Shift

ZipRecruiter; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Light Equipment Operator on the evening shift, where you will operate machinery and support your team while enjoying a consistent schedule and great benefits. With a focus on work-life balance, you will have 3-day weekends every week. This role requires a positive attitude and eagerness to learn, with training provided for those new to the field.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k)

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Birthday Off

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other light machinery.
• Load and unload trucks independently.
• Keep workspace clean and organized.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Eagerness to Learn

Job description

Monday–Thursday | 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM | 3-Day Weekends!

Start your career with a company that values a great attitude and a willingness to learn—no experience required! We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on Light Equipment Operator to join our second shift team. If you're seeking a consistent schedule, a supportive team, and long-term growth, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

1. Operate forklifts and other light machinery such as paper cutters and padders (training provided)
2. Load and unload trucks independently using a forklift
3. Cut, pad, collate, and stack finished paper products
4. Prep pallets and materials for shipment
5. Interpret job tickets and follow SOPs
6. Support teammates by moving and organizing materials
7. Keep your workspace clean and organized
8. Be flexible and ready to shift between tasks as needed
9. Work both independently and collaboratively with the team

Shift Details:

1. Evening Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM
2. Enjoy long weekends—every weekend!

What You Bring:

1. A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly
4. Willingness to obtain forklift certification (we’ll help!)

Why Join Auto Service Products (ZNB)?

1. Weekly Pay
2. Great Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k)
3. Generous PTO: Paid holidays, bereavement leave, jury duty, and your birthday off
4. Family-Owned & Operated: We treat you like a person, not a number

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 3-day weekends every week with our 4/10 schedule