1st Shift Forklift Operator
This 1st shift Forklift Operator role supports a small, close-knit team by safely moving materials, maintaining accurate inventory, and supporting shipping and receiving activities across multiple buildings. You will operate a sit-down forklift, handle materials throughout the facility, and use basic computer and inventory systems to keep products flowing smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility and between buildings.
- Store items in bins, on shelves, or on the floor according to style, size, or material type to maintain an organized warehouse.
- Pull and fill orders using pull tickets or pick lists and deliver items to the appropriate production or shipping areas.
- Mark items with identifying codes, numbers, or letters to ensure proper tracking and traceability.
- Distribute stock and materials to production workers and track all issued materials to maintain accurate usage records.
- Move materials to different departments using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Essential Skills
- Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse, production, or similar environment.
- Proven experience with general material handling, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
- Experience with order picking, packing, and packaging in a warehouse or distribution setting.
- Ability to use pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment safely.
- Basic computer skills, including printing labels and entering data into inventory or shipping systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience using Epicor or similar inventory management software is a plus.
- Experience using RF scanners for picking and inventory is highly beneficial.
- Experience in shipping and receiving, including loading vendor and customer shipments.
Why Work Here?
You will join a laid-back, supportive shop with a genuine family feel and a positive working atmosphere. The company is in a growth phase under new leadership, creating more opportunities to learn, contribute, and advance over time.
Work Environment
This is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime when needed. You will work in a small shop with a small, tight-knit team.
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.