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

Flint Hills Resources; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in DeWitt, IA is seeking a Shipping, Crane, & Forklift Operator to support our logistics and distribution network. You will safely move products, oversee dock procedures, and facilitate efficient shipping while upholding safety standards.

The role offers a starting wage of $21.00/hour with increases to $21.50/hour at six months and $22.00/hour after one year. Daily pay is available, and you’ll join a safety‑minded team focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with driving fork trucks, cranes, ABV, or other material handling equipment.
• Experience working safely and effectively as part of a team.
• Experience loading trailers or coordinating shipments.
• One or more years operating cranes and forklifts.
• Experience working with M3 and QMS or similar ERP systems.

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 handling

ERP systems (M3/QMS)

Tools

M3 ERP

QMS

Job description

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!

Our Team

At Guardian Glass in DeWitt 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

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).