Forklift Operator

Placon Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,874 - 29,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Madison, WI, seeks a Full-Time Warehouse Associate to ensure smooth production processes. Responsibilities include receiving and storing materials, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate has at least one year of reach truck experience and a strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $20.96 per hour, with additional benefits and a rotating 12-hour shift schedule to foster work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of verified reach truck experience required.
• Proven record for safe equipment operation.
• Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and store materials.
• Load/unload trailers and stage outbound shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment per safety protocols.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse Management Software

RF Scanner

Job description

Join Placon Corporation in Madison, WI, as a Full-Time Warehouse Associate and step into a dynamic environment where every day is an opportunity to contribute to our innovative manufacturing solutions. This onsite position offers an exhilarating pace, where you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. You'll keep materials moving safely and accurately to ensure smooth production and on-time orders.

What You'll Do

• Receive, sort, and store materials; maintain accurate inventory.
• Loading/unloading of trailers
• Put Away or Pulling of materials to and from warehouse racking
• Supply production with materials needed
• Pick/pack orders to spec; stage outbound shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment (reach truck/stand‑up forklift, pallet jacks) per safety protocols.
• Keep aisles, racks, and staging areas organized and audit‑ready.
• Use basic WMS tools for transactions and tracking.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of verified reach truck (stand‑up forklift) experience - required.
• Proven record of safe equipment operation and adherence to SOPs.
• Attention to detail; accurate counting, labeling, and documentation.
• Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs. occasionally and be on your feet during 12-hour shifts.
• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment

Nice to have

• Familiarity with warehouse management software/use of RF Scanner/basic computer knowledge-email
• Problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Why Placon

• Competitive pay, great benefits, and a rotating schedule that supports work–life balance.
• Growth‑minded culture where you'll build skills and contribute to an innovative operation.

Work Schedule

Rotational 12-hour shifts | 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off

• Day shift: 6 AM – 6 PM
• Night shift: 6 PM – 6 AM (preference given to night candidates)

Compensation

Starting pay is $20.96 - $21.40 per hour. Team Members working the Night shift will qualify for an additional 6% shift differential.