Receiving/Mill Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hamilton (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Indoor/outdoor setting

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Hamilton, MI is seeking a Receiving / Mill Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $20.50 per hour. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire role in a hands-on environment.

You will receive trucks, unload materials, weigh and move products, operate forklifts and carts, and maintain inventory quality. A high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 75 lbs, and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly.
• Computer literacy required (basic skills).
• Receiving and forklift experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined, safety-minded, and strong decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming trucks and unload raw materials.
• Weigh, record, and move product to designated areas of the facility.
• Operate forklifts, carts, and industrial elevators to transport materials between floors.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping projects.
• Work safely in a multi-floor production environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Receiving materials

Inventory control

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-minded

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Data entry

Job description

Receiving / Mill Operator – 1st & 2nd Shift

Pay: $19.00 – $20.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 1st: Monday-Friday 5:00am-3:00pm
• 2nd: Monday–Friday 3:00pm–11:00pm

Location: Hamilton, MI

Type: Full-time, Contract-to-Hire

About the Job

A local Holland manufacturing company is hiring a Receiving / Mill Operator to join their team. This is not your typical factory job—it’s a hands‑on role in a unique indoor/outdoor environment with lots of variety. If you’re mechanically inclined, enjoy physical work, and want something different than repetitive line work, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Receive incoming trucks and unload raw materials
• Weigh, record, and move product to designated areas of the facility
• Operate forklifts, carts, and industrial elevators to transport materials between floors
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping projects
• Work safely in a multi-floor production environment

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly throughout the shift
• Computer literacy required (basic skills are a must)
• Not afraid of heights (facility has multiple floors)
• Receiving and forklift experience preferred
• Mechanically inclined, safety-minded, and strong decision‑making skills

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• A work environment that’s different from typical factories
• Indoor/outdoor setting
• Large, open facility with variety in daily work
• Perfect for people who enjoy staying active and dislike repetitive assembly line jobs

Who Thrives Here

Candidates with backgrounds in farming, construction, mechanics, or other hands‑on, problem‑solving roles typically excel. People who like to move around, think on their feet, and take pride in safe, quality work will find this role rewarding.