Shipping & Receiving Specialist - Forklift Operator

Valeo; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Shipping Material Handler in Winchester, KY, to support receiving and shipping operations on a day shift. The role requires operating a forklift, reading complex manufacturing documentation, and maintaining accurate production records.

You will work within a climate-controlled environment, perform quality checks, lift 20–50 lbs daily, and collaborate in a team to ensure on-time material flow and safe practices. Valeo offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or evidence of exceptional ability.
• Flexible work availability and comfortable with overtime as needed.
• Open minded to working in an assigned production department.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must have ability to use basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and basic division).
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment.
• Cooperate and function in a team based environment

Responsibilities

• Operating of Fork Truck.
• Tasks require a high level of skill with a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Updates production records and test results.
• Communicates problems to appropriate personnel.
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading manufacturing instructions

Basic math

English language

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanner

PPE safety equipment

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Shipping Material Handler in Winchester, KY, to support receiving and shipping operations on a day shift. The role requires operating a forklift, reading complex manufacturing documentation, and maintaining accurate production records.

You will work within a climate-controlled environment, perform quality checks, lift 20–50 lbs daily, and collaborate in a team to ensure on-time material flow and safe practices. Valeo offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.