Start your new career as a Forklift Operator with MAU at our client in Jeffersonville, IN. As a Forklift Operator, you will support barrel processing and warehouse operations by ensuring safe equipment operation, maintaining quality standards, and helping the team meet daily production goals.
What We Offer:
- $17-$21 per hour depending on shift and position.
- 12-hour rotating schedule
- 1st Shift Hours: 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM
- 2nd Shift Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM
- 2-2-3-2 rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off)
- Temp-to-hire opportunity after 520 hours
- Health benefits
- Dental insurance
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma/GED is preferred
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow safety procedures, SOPs, and operational guidelines
- Preferred: 2+ years of manufacturing or warehouse experience
What You’ll Do as a Forklift Operator:
- Follow and promote all safety requirements related to barrel processing and warehouse operations
- Safely operate equipment and industrial vehicles
- Report safety concerns, accidents, and near misses immediately
- Participate in safety inspections and accident investigations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work environment
- Ensure daily production goals are met while following safety, quality, regulatory, food safety, and environmental standards
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies
- Perform quality inspections, equipment operation, cleaning, and plant maintenance
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost control
- Contribute ideas to improve daily operations and departmental KPIs
- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
- Work with leadership to develop skills and improve performance
- Maintain professional relationships and contribute to a positive team environment