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Manpower, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits available

Career advancement opportunities

Dedicated recruiter support

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Manpower is hiring a Forklift Operator / Material Handler for a leading manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids area. This 2nd shift role involves safely moving materials, loading outbound shipments, staging inventory for production, and supporting warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include operating hi-lo forklifts, performing pre-shift inspections, loading/unloading trailers, verifying labels, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow work instructions and safety policies.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift (hi-lo) to move materials safely.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Load/unload shipments and stage inventory for production.
• Verify labels and quantities before loading shipments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Forklift Operator / Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Manpower is hiring Forklift Operators / Material Handlers for a leading manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids area. This position is responsible for safely moving materials throughout the facility, loading outbound shipments, staging inventory for production, and supporting warehouse operations.

Shift

2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts (hi-lo) to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse and production areas
• Complete pre-shift forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns
• Load and unload semi-trailers and box trucks accurately and efficiently
• Verify shipping labels, product information, and quantities prior to loading shipments
• Perform visual inspections of materials to ensure quality standards are met
• Stage inventory and raw materials to support daily production schedules
• Assist with packaging, material preparation, and warehouse organization
• Use utility knives and other basic tools to prepare and unpack materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous forklift, material handling, warehouse, or shipping experience preferred
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow work instructions and shipping documentation
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting of 50+ pounds, including team lifting when required
• Ability to work around moving equipment, machinery, dust, and noise
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment

Why Work with Manpower?

• Weekly pay
• Health benefits available
• Career advancement opportunities
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturing company