Forklift Operator

Job Description

ABOUT ITC MANUFACTURING:

Our Why: Pride in Every Weld. Our purpose is simple - to build trust with relentless quality and to empower every person by turning hard work into lasting opportunity.

Our Mission: We engineer and manufacture precision wire mesh solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. By aligning our expertise with each customer’s specific needs, we build trust through consistent delivery, proven durability, and pride in every weld.

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship – We take pride in precision and quality - every mesh we make reflects our skill and standards.

Care – We value people and processes, protecting safety, promoting sustainability, and creating satisfaction at every step.

Trust – We build lasting relationships through consistent quality, transparency, and reliability.

Accountable – We own our work, honor our commitments, and deliver results you can count on.

Empower – We grow together, investing in people and partners to innovate, improve, and lead with confidence.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Competitive pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

100% employer paid medical option available

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

11 paid company holidays

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%

$5,000 undergraduate & $15,000 graduate annual tuition reimbursement

In-house career growth development programs

SUMMARY

Responsible for loading/unloading pallets of finished products to and from manufacturing facility, storing received pallets in appropriate locations, and staging complete orders and preparing them for loading.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform safety inspection and complete form on forklift before operating forklift.

Continuously operating a forklift, moving materials throughout the plant.

Make sure all pallets are secured, shrink wrapped, and strapped properly.

Stage complete orders and prepare for loading.

Perform final check when loading pallets in accordance with safety regulations.

Assist in unloading finished product from production facility.

Store received pallets in appropriate locations.

Keep work areas clean and organized.

Comply with safety policies.

Assist with cycle counts.

Assist with general warehouse duties.

Maintain safe work practices and environment.

Communicate as necessary with coworkers and supervisors.

Additional duties as assigned by leads, coordinator, and management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3 years operating a sit-down propane forklift.

Proven experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.

Knowledge of safety regulations when operating a forklift.

Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Must be able to use a tape measure.

Heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds), bending, and stooping are required.

Punctuality a must.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to work in a manufacturing safety-sensitive environment.

Knowledge of inventory management systems.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

SHIFTS: 1st Shift Weekday Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm or 3rd Shift Weekday Monday-Thursday 8:30pm-7am

Full-time