Materials - Mobile Equipment Operator

Colonial Group; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Forklift/Hilo Operator to join our Hazel Park, MI warehouse. You will operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts to move product, load trucks, unload inventory, and stack items up to 16 feet high. A strong safety mindset and team-oriented attitude are essential.

The role requires standing for long periods, overtime and weekend availability, good communication, and punctuality. Prior sit-down forklift experience is mandatory and a post-offer drug screen plus background

Qualifications

• Sit-down forklift experience is mandatory.
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours a day.
• willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up or sit-down forklift safely.
• Move product within warehouse and load trucks as needed.
• Unload trucks and put inventory away.
• Rack and stack product up to 16 feet high.
• Load trucks with empty dunnage.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety conscious

Stand/restraint for long hours

Overtime/weekend availability

Communication skills

Punctuality

Initiative

Lead by example

Time management

Education

Sit-down forklift experience mandatory

Job description

FORKLIFT/HILO OPERATOR

SUMMARY

Our Manufacturing company is seeking Forklift drivers to join our team. We’re looking for dedicated individuals who always show up for work on time and ready to be a team player.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up or sit down forklift in a safe manner


• Operate a stand-up or sit down forklift to move product within warehouse and load trucks as needed


• Unload trucks and put inventory away


• Rack and stack product up to 16 feet high


• Load trucks with empty dunnage

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Make SAFETY Personal


• Must be able to stand for 8-9 hours a day.


• Must be available for overtime and weekend work.


• Must have good communication skills.


• Maintain self-confidence and self-esteem of others


• Maintain constructive relationships


• Take initiative to make things better


• Lead by example


• Be on time

Education and Experience

• Sit down forklift experience is mandatory


• Must be able to pass a post-offer urinalysis drug screen and background check