Forklift Operator / Press Room - Day shift

Starting Pay: $18.50 - $20.25 per hour

Hours: Shift 21: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

The Forklift Operator in the Press Room is responsible for handling, transporting, and positioning materials, products, tools, equipment, and containers throughout production areas. This role directly supports manufacturing operations by delivering materials to machines, transporting empty containers, moving scrap, retrieving tools, and ensuring accurate digital tracking through the ERP forklift dispatch system.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize all functions of the ERP forklift dispatch system through the forklift‑mounted tablet to accurately locate and identify items
• Transport materials and products to and from machines as requested
• Move empty containers to and from machines to support production flow
• Retrieve press tools from tool storage skids and deliver them to the appropriate machine
• Assist machine operators in positioning tools within the press when needed
• Use scales to count parts by weight within containers when requested
• Identify correct scrap container types and relocate scrap containers as needed
• Weigh scrap containers, document weights for DOT compliance, and empty scrap into designated scrap trailers
• Change and maintain forklift batteries to ensure continuous operation throughout the shift

• 6–12 months of relevant experience required
• Understanding of safe rack‑placement rules including height and weight restrictions
• Ability to work safely, maintain focus, and make independent decisions regarding container substitutions and placement
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a forklift
• Ability to lift, pull, or move tools or scrap bins as needed
• Required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, MET guard safety shoes

• Annual pay-for-performance increases
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 on-site fitness center
• Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.