Forklift Operator/Material Handler
About The Position
Challenge Manufacturing is an employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. The Forklift Operator/Material Handler provides internal and external customers with the correct product, delivered on time to the proper location, and helps ensure inventory is accurate and maintained. The role safely operates liquefied-gas or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices. The position is based at the company’s Walker, Michigan plant and is scheduled for first shift, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, and weekend work may be needed to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. The role may require working up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
- Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per day and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- High school diploma or GED.
- One month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
- Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to drive safely.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrates accountability, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
- Able to resolve conflicts constructively, use feedback to improve, collaborate, share information, and adapt positively to change.
- Able to attend work as scheduled, use time wisely, and ensure coverage when absent.
Nice To Haves
- Previous material handling work experience.
- Previous Hilo driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
- Participate in needs analysis and attend and complete scheduled training and educational programs.
- Participate in independent objective audits when requested and support continuous improvement activities.
- Stop work when appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
- Operate a forklift by using its controls to drive and move the lifting apparatus.
- Position forks or other lifting devices to lift, move, and transport pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials to designated areas.
- Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
- Move materials between plant locations at prescribed frequencies and in an efficient manner.
- Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
- Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
- Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
- Recharge batteries or replace liquefied gas tanks.
- Move between work areas as needed to support plant flow and rotate through job responsibilities.
- Work with urgency to meet customer needs and maintain accurate, reliable performance.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual company shares for employee-owners as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
