Forklift Operator - Press Room
About The Position
Clow is hiring a Forklift Operator to support its Press Room and production departments. The role delivers materials, moves products, transports tooling, and helps ensure manufacturing teams have the materials they need to keep production running smoothly. The operator works with machine operators, leads, and supervisors to maintain safe and efficient material flow throughout the facility. The available schedule is Shift 21, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, with a $3.50 per hour shift differential. The base starting rate is $19.80 per hour; candidates with relevant experience may be eligible for a base rate of up to $20.80 per hour. The role involves using forklifts, tablets, scanners, and industrial scales in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods; lifting and handling materials up to 100 pounds; and frequent bending, reaching, material handling, and part movement. Required PPE includes eye protection, hearing protection, and MET guard safety shoes.
Requirements
- Ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Comfort using digital dispatch or tracking systems, including tablet-based tools.
- Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize based on production demands.
- Attention to detail when moving, staging, and tracking materials.
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification through Clow.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and handle materials up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, material handling, and part movement.
- Use of required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, and MET guard safety shoes.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more months of forklift or material handling experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to transport materials, products, containers, and tooling throughout the facility.
- Deliver raw materials and remove finished products from production equipment.
- Move empty containers and staging materials as needed.
- Retrieve and deliver press tools to production areas.
- Use tablets and scanners to manage material requests and track inventory locations.
- Weigh and count materials using industrial scales.
- Safely handle and dispose of scrap materials.
- Change and maintain forklift batteries.
Benefits
- Annual pay-for-performance increases
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- 24/7 on-site fitness center
- Temperature-controlled facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
