Entry-Level Plant Laborer (Forklift Experience Required)

Starting at $18.00+/hr + Overtime Opportunities

Looking to get your foot in the door with a company that invests in your growth? This entry-level role offers hands-on experience, steady hours, and the chance to build valuable skills over time. If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you grow into new positions and departments.

Essential Duties and Functions:

- Safely and efficiently operate a forklift within designated guidelines

- Load and unload materials from trucks

- Transport materials across the facility in a safe, organized manner

- Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation

- Assist with general plant operations and maintenance tasks

- Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding any issues

- Maintain awareness and take action to prevent hazards

- Demonstrate reliable and consistent attendance

- Contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment

Qualifications:

- MUST HAVE previous forklift experience

- Strong desire to learn new responsibilities and grow with the company

- Ability to work independently with a positive, safety-focused attitude

- Reliable performance, punctuality, and attendance

- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed

- Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check

Work Environment:

- Exposure to machinery, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration

- Frequent wet or humid conditions; loud work environment

- Typical schedule: 8–12 hour shifts, 5–7 days/week during peak season; occasional night work

Physical Requirements:

- Frequent walking, standing, sitting, and reaching (waist to shoulder height)

- Occasional lifting/pushing/pulling 50–75 lbs

- Occasional bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting, climbing

- Ability to maintain required vision (close, distance, depth perception)

If you’re dependable, safety-minded, and ready to build a career—not just take a job—we’d love to hear from you!