Production Line Operator — Heavy Manufacturing (Forklift)

IKO Industries; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (includes teledoc, FS

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Short term disability

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a production line operator to run the production line in our manufacturing facility. You will monitor equipment and ensure products meet quality specs while documenting production data.

Role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working rotating shifts; forklift operation and dusty environments are part of daily duties. Competitive benefits and starting pay noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Flexible, rotating shifts (8/10/12 hours).
• Minimum 2 years in heavy‑industrial manufacturing or construction preferred.
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Able to work in a dusty environment.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists.
• Ensure that products meet established quality specifications.
• Document quality checks at regular intervals.
• Operate manufacturing equipment per established procedures.
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift.
• Document production numbers and downtime using systems and reports.
• General housekeeping and other duties as assigned by Supervisory staff.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a production line operator to run the production line in our manufacturing facility. You will monitor equipment and ensure products meet quality specs while documenting production data.

Role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working rotating shifts; forklift operation and dusty environments are part of daily duties. Competitive benefits and starting pay noted in the posting.