Material Handler - Forklift

Foamcraft; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

No Sundays

Growth opportunities

Air conditioning

Team-first culture

Job summary

Foamcraft in Elkhart, IN is seeking a hands-on, full-time worker to prepare and package foam products for shipment. You will operate an industrial forklift and assist with material handling while following safety rules.

The role emphasizes staying busy, keeping materials organized, and supporting the team as we deliver reliable foam solutions. Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience is helpful, but not required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is helpful—but not required.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• If you’ve done physical, fast-paced work before, you’ll likely do well here.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials to ensure proper order completion.
• Pack foam in the proper quantities.
• Move materials throughout the department safely and efficiently.
• Unload and load trucks as instructed.
• Lifting and moving materials (up to ~50 lbs at times).

Skills

Forklift experience

Team collaboration

Dependable

Job description

Like steady, hands-on work? This role is repetitive, fast-moving, and focused on preparing products to ship to our customers. If you take pride in staying organized and keeping things moving, you’ll fit here.

At Foamcraft, we make real products used every day. This role is critical to making that happen—you’re the one bundling and wrapping custom foam fabrication in specific quantity amounts per the customers specifications. You will also be responsible for safely and efficiently operating an industrial forklift to accomplish various material handling assignments.

What you’ll do

• Gathers materials to ensure proper order completion
• Pack foam in the proper quantities
• String tie, plastic wrap, or plastic bag materials as directed
• Mark foam or attach labels to packages as directed
• Observing all safety rules and regulations
• Stay organized—keep materials clean, sorted, and easy to access
• Move materials throughout the department safely and efficiently
• Unload and load trucks as instructed and according to schedules

What makes someone successful here

• You like to stay moving and stay busy throughout your shift
• You take pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly
• You’re dependable—your team is counting on you
• You work well with others and support the team

Experience

• Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is helpful—but not required
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required
• If you’ve done physical, fast-paced work before, you’ll likely do well here

What to expect

• On your feet and moving most of the day
• Lifting and moving materials (up to ~50 lbs at times)
• A fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the team

Why Foamcraft

• Stability – 70+ years strong
• No Sundays – Never have, never will
• Growth – Many leaders started in roles like this
• Air Conditioning – Every building
• Team-first environment – We rely on each other to win

Details

• Full-time
• Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Based onsite in Elkhart, IN
• Pay starts at $15 an hour but prior experience will be considered

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