Shipping, Crane and Forklift Operator

Encadria Staffing Solutions; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

Guardian Glass in DeWitt, IA is seeking a Shipping, Crane, & Forklift Operator to support our logistics operations. The role offers a 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm rotating shift, with daily pay options and wage progression from $21.00 to $22.00 per hour over the first year.

Responsibilities include moving products safely, dock coordination, and maintaining accurate shipping logs. A safety‑driven, team‑oriented attitude is essential to contribute to a high‑energy distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating cranes and forklifts.
• Experience driving forklifts, cranes, ABV, or similar equipment.
• Must work safely in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely move product by ABV, fork truck or crane.
• Understand FIFO and our process for working on aged glass.
• Communicate with drivers for dock appointments.
• Update dock status for staged loads.
• Complete shipping logs that create our Bill of Ladings correctly.
• Complete daily inspections of equipment being used.
• Meet or exceed housekeeping standards during each shift.
• Suggest process improvements for implementation.
• Seek opportunities during slower loading to complete items such as monthly safety items, look for FIFO opportunities, put away inbounds or housekeeping.
• Cross train in all facets of shipping.
• Advance our safety vision by having the mindset of Safety, Quality then Production.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

ABV equipment

Material handling

Teamwork

Trailer loading

ERP systems usage

Tools

ERP systems (M3/QMS)

Job description

Encadria is excited to be working with Guardian Glass in DeWitt to find their next employee to join their team!

This is a temporary position working Monday to Friday rotating weekly from 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm.

Shipping, Crane, & Forklift Operator-$21.00/hr.

Your Job

Our Guardian Glass facility in DeWitt, IA is seeking their next Shipping, Crane, & Forklift Operator! In this position, you will be an essential component of our logistics and distribution network. Your duties will encompass the secure and effective transportation of products, oversight of dock procedures, and facilitation of streamlined shipping activities. This role demands a keen eye for detail, the ability to adapt to a high-energy setting, and a history of reliable and proactive behavior, alongside a strong sense of motivation and the capacity for rapid learning. Paramount to this role is a steadfast commitment to safeguarding our employees, environmental standards, and the integrity of our business operations.

For this role, we will pay $21.00 an hour to start, $21.50 an hour at six months, and $22.00 an hour at the 1 year of service. You have the ability to get paid daily! Monday to Friday rotate 6am to 2pm then 2pm to 10pm.

Our Team

Our team prioritizes safety and creating an environment for growth and innovation. We will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow! If you are a safety-oriented person with a commitment to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you. Step into a career with Guardian Industries and come see what we have to offer! You will join a team dedicated to excellence in safety, communication, and organization. We prioritize keeping people, the environment, and the business safe, while continuously seeking ways to improve our processes. Our team culture is built around advancing our safety vision and the principles of Principles-Based Management (PBM).

Shift

Able to work a rotating day and evening schedule M-F, typically 8-10 hour shifts, with occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday work as business needs require.

What You Will Do

• Safely move product by ABV, fork truck or crane
• Understand FIFO and our process for working on aged glass
• Communicate with drivers for dock appointments
• Update dock status for staged loads
• Complete shipping logs that create our Bill of Ladings correctly
• Complete daily inspections of equipment being used
• Meet or exceed housekeeping standards during each shift
• Suggest process improvements for implementation
• Seek opportunities during slower loading to complete items such as monthly safety items, look for FIFO opportunities, put away inbounds or housekeeping
• Cross train in all facets of shipping
• Advance our safety vision by having the mindset of Safety, Quality then Production

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with driving fork trucks, cranes, ABV, or other material handling equipment in a warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Experience working safely and effectively as part of a team
• Experience loading trailers or coordinating shipments
• One (1) or more years operating cranes and forklifts
• Experience working with M3 and QMS or similar ERP systems

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf