Material Handler / Forklift - Line Support - 1st and 3rd shifts

American Trim; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady work

On-the-job training

Day one holiday pay

Day one 401K

Vacation at 91 days

Benefits at 91 days

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

American Trim in Sidney, OH is seeking reliable forklift drivers to support production lines on 1st and 3rd shifts. Base pay starts at $17.30 per hour with a $1.50 per hour shift differential for the 3rd shift, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will move parts, track inventory, and prepare shipping manifests, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires a valid tow motor/LF license, QAD data entry, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift or tow motor.
• High school reading and writing skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Tow motor license required.
• Computer skills including QAD.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow instructions with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move parts in/out of rack system and record movements in QAD.
• Verify inventory accuracy and conduct weekly physical counts.
• Ensure accurate movements between production, inventory, and shipping locations.
• Create shipping manifests (bills of lading, packing lists).
• Move materials to keep production stocked and ensure continuous operations.
• Load finished goods onto trucks as needed.
• Unload raw materials and record movements to proper locations.
• Move scrap and waste materials to designated areas and arrange for transport.
• Perform daily lift truck maintenance and safety checks.
• Report lift truck issues and maintain production and quality records.
• Assist in dies setup and pre-staging for jobs.
• Follow safety standards and environmental guidelines.
• Perform routine housekeeping in work areas.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Safety-conscious

Oral & written communication

Learning agility

Basic math

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

QAD

Hand tools

Job description

Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? We are a metal stamping facility looking for forklift drivers to provide line support for our production lines on 1st & 3rd shift.

What’s in it for you?

• Steady Work
• On the job training
• Day one holiday pay
• Day one 401K
• Vacation Time at 91 days
• Benefits at 91 days
• Tuition Assistance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Hours and Pay

1st Shift: 5:55 AM – 4:00 PM Monday–Thursday, plus overtime as needed.

3rd Shift: 9:55 PM – 6:00 AM Sunday–Thursday, plus overtime as needed.

Base Pay: $17.30 per hour plus $1.50 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Move parts in/out of rack system to support manufacturing and record these moves in the computer (QAD).
• Evaluate inventory accuracy of rack system daily to ensure the entire system is physically inventoried each week.
• Evaluate supporting location to ensure accuracy of inventory, if applicable.
• Develop shipping manifests (i.e. bill of lading, packing lists).
• Move departmental parts and maintain an adequate supply of raw materials, corrugates, cargoes, and/or related items for production areas to ensure continuous operations. Return unused/excess materials to proper inventory locations and record movements.
• Move finished items from production area(s) to proper inventory and/or shipping locations and record movements. Load finished goods on trucks as required.
• Unload raw materials and other received items from trucks and move to proper inventory or line locations and record movement.
• Move scrap and waste materials (hazardous and non-hazardous) to specified hold areas and/or load for transport.
• Perform and record daily preventive maintenance and checks on the lift truck, including necessary charging/fueling, lubrication, safety checks, etc.
• Report out‑of‑service lift trucks to supervisor and lift truck mechanic. Maintain all records as required (e.g., production reports, scrap reporting, downtime records, quality measures, maintenance work orders, facticity, etc.).
• Assist in setting dies and pre‑staging of job.
• Comply with safety standards: JSA, ESA and ASA.
• Ensure that the job is run in environmental compliance per supervisor/environmental group instructions.
• Perform routine housekeeping in work area(s) as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift.
• High school level reading and writing skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Tow motor/lift truck license.
• Computer skills required (QAD).
• Basic math.
• Basic hand tools.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Excitement to learn a new skill.
• Tendency to follow set instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven team player.
• Self‑starter.
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Repeatedly lift, pack items (3–6 lbs.).
• Perform some heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs., non‑repetitive.
• Work with sharp tools and edges on parts.
• Maintain attention to detail in inspection.
• Work as part of a team.
• Stand, walk, and/or move for periods exceeding one (1) hour.
• Perform repetitive turning and/or lifting motions.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Work under pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, and changing priorities.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge preferred.
• Work with all levels of employees.
• Perform position requirements while wearing eye, foot, and/or other protective devices as required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Benefits

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including tuition assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision at 91 days.
• 401(k) with match.
• Direct deposit.
• Fixed weekly schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Direct Care for employees who elect company health benefits.
• Boot reimbursement voucher every year.
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher every 2 years.
• Plenty of growth opportunities.

We are a family‑oriented company, and our number one core value is safety first.

No agency calls or emails please.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment‑related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1A status).