2nd Shift Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator/Material Handler to support accurate inventory and on-time delivery of products to the correct locations for internal and external customers. The role involves safely operating a liquefied-gas or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices and moving materials throughout the plant. The position is based at the company’s Walker, Michigan plant and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Occasional early arrivals, late departures, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. Challenge Manufacturing is an employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Employee-owners receive annual company shares through the ESOP program, providing an additional retirement benefit.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
One month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform job duties and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
Able to stand for 8–10 hours per day and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
High standards of performance; accountability for actions, results, and mistakes; thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
Ability to resolve conflict objectively and constructively, listen, stay focused on issues, and monitor progress.
Ability to work with urgency to meet customer needs and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform all aspects of the job.

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 complete scheduled training and educational programs.
Participate in independent objective auditing activities when requested and support continuous improvement activities.
Stop work when appropriate and contain suspect or defective materials or services to prevent further processing.
Operate a forklift by controlling the truck and lifting apparatus with levers and pedals.
Position forks or other lifting devices to handle loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, and materials, and transport loads to designated areas.
Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Move materials between plant locations at prescribed frequencies and efficiently.
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 within and between work areas to support plant flow and rotate through job responsibilities.
Work collaboratively, maintain constructive working relationships, and use feedback to improve performance.
Attend work as scheduled, ensure coverage when absent, take timely breaks and lunches, and use time wisely.