Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Oshkosh Corporation • Riceville, IA

8d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for its production facility in Dodge Center, Minnesota. The role supports the stock replenishing system by moving and handling materials, parts, and production supplies throughout the work area. Duties include picking and delivering materials, loading and unloading trucks, receiving and inspecting incoming material, maintaining inventory records, and placing stock in assigned storage areas. The position may require working outside for extended periods. Team members are also expected to maintain a safe, clean, and positive work environment, mentor and train new team members, and attend work regularly.

Starting pay is $20 to $25.48 per hour, depending on experience. A high school diploma or GED is not required. The company offers benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment, paid time off, a company bonus plan, a 401(k) with company match, performance-based pay increases every six months, and tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year.

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction.
• Ability to read and understand date codes, bills of lading (BOLs), pallet tickets, and similar documents.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience with MS Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience operating a tow motor or forklift.
• Six or more months of material-handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One or another enterprise resource system.
• Shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience operating an overhead bridge crane or jib crane.

Responsibilities

• Perform material movement and handling for the stock replenishing system in the assigned work area.
• Pick and deliver parts, raw materials, containers, fixturing, tooling, and other items to points of use.
• Load and unload trucks using material-handling equipment.
• Accept loads and receive material into the system.
• Complete accurate inventory counts.
• Inspect received material to ensure it conforms and is undamaged.
• Place stock in assigned storage areas.
• Record inventory locations and quantities using a handheld scanner or computer terminal.
• Maintain a positive working attitude and environment.
• Mentor and train new team members on processes and facility layout.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Company bonus plan; the posting states a $2,000 starting bonus.
• 401(k) plan with company match of $0.50 per dollar up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year.
• Performance-based pay increases every six months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed