Receiving & Forklift Operator (Hi-Lo) – 1st Shift

Knape and Vogt; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Employee discount programs

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Knape and Vogt is seeking an experienced Hi-Lo driver to join our distribution team in Grand Rapids. The 1st Shift (7:00am-3:00pm) operates forklifts to unload trucks and manage inventory, with an hourly rate of $19.25.

We offer medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO and holidays, plus bonus opportunities. You will document orders, verify quantities, and ensure quality as you support KV manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of forklift driving experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Computer and RF Scanner experience or ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment.
• Speak, read, write, and understand basic English.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks using a stand-up or sit-down forklift and picker.
• Take inventory of products and verify quantity and quality of order, verify against purchase order.
• Perform quality control on items by checking for damaged goods.
• Document orders and transactions.
• Conducts inventory transactions using RF units.
• Properly rotate, store, and package materials/items.
• Pick and label orders for shipment that are going to KV manufacturing facility.
• Requests assistance for any items heavier than 50 lbs.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Monitor safety and mechanical aspects of the forklift and picker equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

High paced environment

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift

Job description

Knape and Vogt is seeking an experienced Hi-Lo driver to join our distribution team in Grand Rapids. The 1st Shift (7:00am-3:00pm) operates forklifts to unload trucks and manage inventory, with an hourly rate of $19.25.

We offer medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO and holidays, plus bonus opportunities. You will document orders, verify quantities, and ensure quality as you support KV manufacturing facilities.