1st Shift Forklift Operator

Pay

$17.00/hour + Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Historical bonus payouts have averaged approximately $11,000 annually.

Schedule:

First Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm (When there is OT, it is on Fridays)
Enjoy a consistent overnight schedule with Fridays and Saturdays off.

Who We Are

At Landscape Forms, the work you do matters. Every product we manufacture contributes to outdoor spaces where people gather, learn, work, and relax. As a member of our team, you'll help create industry-leading site furnishings and outdoor solutions trusted by communities across North America.

If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want to be part of a team that cares about doing things the right way, we'd love to meet you.

What You Can Expect

We're proud to be recognized as one of the industry's leading manufacturing employers because we invest in our people just as much as we invest in our products.

When you join Landscape Forms, you'll find:

• Full-Time, Direct-Hire Stability
• Early access to earned wages through UKG Wallet - get access to a portion of your pay before payday.
• Quarterly Bonus - this position averages $9,600/year
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Starting Day 1 - health plans starting as low as $13.75 a week.)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Career Development & Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun Company-Wide Activities & Celebrations

Many of our team members build long-term careers here because they enjoy the people they work with, the products they build, and the opportunities to continue growing.

What You'll Do:

Summary

This position has a broad scope as it combines all material handling responsibilities including safely and efficiently operating a variety of vehicles, loading, unloading, receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping components, assemblies, and finished product. In order to meet the objectives, each member must be cross trained, and able to operate all necessary equipment between the various areas and comply with all licensing, certifications and DOT regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Operate within facility safety guidelines and promote the use of safe practices.
2. Knowledge of product descriptions and production scheduling/tracking and control systems.
3. Receive and store materials in multiple environments including non-production items.
4. Move components/assemblies to meet daily requirements.
5. Contact carriers and provide appropriate shipping documentation.
6. Follow Standardized Work criteria for the use of Kanban, transfers, shipping, and other related procedures.
7. Ensure that all applicable pre-and-post-trip equipment inspections are completed in a timely manner.
8. Rotate jobs as required to maintain cross training.
9. Participate in problem solving and other continuous improvement opportunities.
10. Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
11. Safely and efficiently load, unload, and deliver components/assemblies to facilities as needed operating our equipment including forklifts and up to a 26' box truck.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working with your hands and staying active (no desk job here!)
• Are reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.
• Take pride in producing high-quality work.
• Are open to learning, growing, and even working a little overtime.
• Like being part of a workplace where innovation and positivity are the norm

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Stable work history
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Forklift Experience
• Chauffeurs License with a DOT card is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.