Material Handler/Forklift Operator - Rotating 1st Shift

Rockline Industries, Inc; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Rockline Industries in Sheboygan, WI is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for a rotating 1st shift (5:30AM - 5:30PM). The role involves operating a forklift, loading/unloading trucks, and pulling orders in a clean, safety-conscious environment.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with potential to earn up to $25.65/hour through training, plus a $3,000 retention bonus paid after 90, 160 and 365 days. Non-exempt, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with forklift operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Load/unload trucks and move materials safely.
• Complete required documentation accurately.
• Follow PPE and GMP guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations

Requisition Number: MATER007341

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $21 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

The Material Handler/Forklift Operator position is responsible for operating a forklift to help load and unload trucks, haul finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing line and pull orders when necessary. This position works in a clean, consistent and safety conscious environment.

The Basics:

Position: - Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Location: - 1113 Maryland Avenue, Sheboygan, WI

Shift: - Rotating 1st Shift; 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule 5:30AM - 5:30PM

Pay: - Starting rate: $21.00 per hour

- Make up to $25.65 per hour through additional training!

- $3,000 Retention Bonus available for this position!

- Payouts occur at 90 days, 160 days and 365 days of employment.

- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Who We Are:

At Rockline Industries, we do more than manufacture essential products—we take pride in making a real difference. As a family-owned, global company, our products support our communities across homes, hospitals, schools, and workplaces. Interested in a career where integrity, safety, and quality matter every day? Check us out!

What You’ll Do:

Work in a fast-paced warehousing environment.

• Ability to stand for long periods, get on and off your forklift consistently & safely, bend, reach, grab and twist.

Accurately complete required documentation.

Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment and processes as needed.

Follow PPE & GMP guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Attend dock meetings for team & company communications.

Product Security Sensitive– As a product sourcing facility our customers require Rockline to possess security standards and procedures to guard against the introduction of unmanifested cargo, such as illegal drugs, explosives, weapons and people into outbound shipments. This position has contact or influence over these "outbound" shipments and is considered Product Security Sensitive.

This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s safety or the safety of others).

What We’re Looking For (Required):

Basic computer skills are required.

Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Ability to stand for long periods, bend, reach, grab and twist.

Physical examination and pre-employment drug screen will be required upon conditional job offer.

Bonus points if you have (Preferred):

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.

Previous material handling experience preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• OUR PEOPLE!
• Family-owned: since the very beginning....50 years later!
• Communication: Daily meetings with your team. Quarterly meetings with entire company.
• Improvements: All profits are reinvested back into the business.
• Your training, equipment, leadership, technology and personal development.
• Environment: Light, industrial environment. No uniforms. No heavy lifting.
• 401(k) with company match, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Emergency Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, internal development opportunities.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage (1 st of the Month after 30 days of Employment).

Rockline is a smoke-free & tobacco-free workplace.

FLSA: Non-exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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