Temporary Forklift Operator

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HRforGrowth is assisting a client organization in expanding their warehouse team by recruiting a Forklift Driver. The role focuses on safe operation of forklift equipment, accurate picking/packing, and efficient shipment preparation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and relevant warehouse experience.

Certifications must be current or obtainable within 30 days. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or three years of relevant warehouse experience required.
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience required.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of power-operated equipment requiring certification.
• Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift.
• Complete required paperwork and time-tracking documentation.
• Restock items not needed short term according to procedures.
• Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Label and prepare items for shipment and load/unload trucks as needed.
• Update the Warehouse Management System with transactions.
• Perform daily safety checklist and battery charging procedures.
• Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Skills

Forklift certification

Reading instructions

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions — including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment — are made solely by the hiring organization.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Forklift Driver to join their rapidly growing team. The Forklift Driver is responsible for accurately moving, locating, and storing materials using a forklift or other powered equipment. The ideal candidate is a team player with previous warehouse/manufacturing experience.

Key Results Areas

Safe & efficient operation of all the power-operated equipment that requires certification

Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift

Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation

Ensure all items not needed short term are restocked according to established procedures

Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries

Label and prepare items for shipment and load and unload trucks as needed

Update the Warehouse Management system with transactions

Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedures

Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations

Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or three years of relevant warehouse experience required

Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience is required

Current forklift certification or the ability to become certified within 30 days required

Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions

Strong attention to detail

Able to lift up to 40 pounds alone and greater weights in a team-lift environment

Capable of lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods

Able to climb ladders as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity

In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.

HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.