Mobile Equipment Operator - Forklift/Hi-Lo

Colonial Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Voltava in Michigan is seeking a Forklift/Hi-Lo Operator to safely move materials across the warehouse and production areas, load and unload trucks, and support production flow.

The role requires sit-down and stand-up forklift experience, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to stand 8+ hours, with overtime/weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Mandatory sit-down forklift experience.
• Stand-up forklift experience.
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, assembly, or material-handling environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a strong safety mindset.
• Ability to stand for 8 or more hours per day.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, initiative, and reliability.
• Ability to be on time, lead by example, and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Successful completion of required post-offer pre-employment screening, including background and drug testing.
• Unload incoming trucks, put inventory away, and rack and stack product up to 16 feet high.
• Load trucks with empty dunnage and maintain an organized, productive work area.
• Identify and communicate equipment, material, or operational issues to the appropriate team member.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move, stage, rack, and deliver materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Load and unload trucks and support efficient production flow.
• Identify and communicate equipment, material, or operational issues to the appropriate team member.

Skills

Sit-down forklift experience

Stand-up forklift experience

Safety mindset

Stand for 8+ hours

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FORKLIFT/HI-LO OPERATOR

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move, stage, rack, and deliver materials throughout the warehouse and production areas, including loading and unloading trucks and supporting efficient production flow.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Mandatory sit-down forklift experience.
• Stand-up forklift experience.
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, assembly, or material-handling environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a strong safety mindset.
• Ability to stand for 8 or more hours per day.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, initiative, and reliability.
• Ability to be on time, lead by example, and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Successful completion of required post-offer pre-employment screening, including background and drug testing.
• Unload incoming trucks, put inventory away, and rack and stack product up to 16 feet high.
• Load trucks with empty dunnage and maintain an organized, productive work area.
• Identify and communicate equipment, material, or operational issues to the appropriate team member.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Travel:

• None

What We Offer:

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.