Are you a dependable forklift operator looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable manufacturer? Join a high-performance team in Madison, AL that values safety, teamwork, and career growth. This is your chance to become a key player on the Shipping & Receiving team-where your skills and reliability make a real impact every day.
... Responsibilities:
Operate a heavy-duty forklift to move, stack, and organize steel crates weighing up to 3,000 lbs
Pair full and empty crates to prepare them for outbound shipment
Assist with non-forklift duties, such as prepping empty crates (no heavy lifting required)
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
Follow all safety protocols and assist other departments as needed
Working hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)
Skills:
Experience operating forklifts in tight or high-traffic areas
Knowledge of inventory systems or barcode scanners
Familiarity with loading/unloading flatbeds or trailers
Previous work in a steel, metal, or heavy manufacturing environment
Comfortable working in hot or cold warehouse conditions
Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks
Communication skills for coordinating with team leads and drivers
Basic math skills for measuring, counting, or verifying load accuracy
OSHA forklift certification (preferred but not required)
Education:
High School
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years verified forklift experience (heavy-duty forklifts preferred)
Ability to safely move and stack steel crates weighing up to 3,000 lbs
Strict attention to safety protocols and workplace rules
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Willingness to perform non-forklift duties when needed
Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as required
Must be punctual and reliable
Comfortable wearing required PPE: steel-toed shoes
Ability to maintain focus in a structured, fast-paced environment
Apply online and keep an eye out for a prescreening questionnaire. A mandatory forklift (PIT) test will also be administered
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Are you a dependable forklift operator looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable manufacturer? Join a high-performance team in Madison, AL that values safety, teamwork, and career growth. This is your chance to become a key player on the Shipping & Receiving team-where your skills and reliability make a real impact every day.
Responsibilities:
Operate a heavy-duty forklift to move, stack, and organize steel crates weighing up to 3,000 lbs
Pair full and empty crates to prepare them for outbound shipment
Assist with non-forklift duties, such as prepping empty crates (no heavy lifting required)
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
Follow all safety protocols and assist other departments as needed
Working hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)
Skills:
Experience operating forklifts in tight or high-traffic areas
Knowledge of inventory systems or barcode scanners
Familiarity with loading/unloading flatbeds or trailers
Previous work in a steel, metal, or heavy manufacturing environment
Comfortable working in hot or cold warehouse conditions
... Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks
Communication skills for coordinating with team leads and drivers
Basic math skills for measuring, counting, or verifying load accuracy
OSHA forklift certification (preferred but not required)
Education:
High School
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years verified forklift experience (heavy-duty forklifts preferred)
Ability to safely move and stack steel crates weighing up to 3,000 lbs
Strict attention to safety protocols and workplace rules
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Willingness to perform non-forklift duties when needed
Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as required
Must be punctual and reliable
Comfortable wearing required PPE: steel-toed shoes
Ability to maintain focus in a structured, fast-paced environment
Apply online and keep an eye out for a prescreening questionnaire. A mandatory forklift (PIT) test will also be administered
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Operate a heavy-duty forklift to move, stack, and organize steel crates weighing up to 3,000 lbsPair full and empty crates to prepare them for outbound shipmentAssist with non-forklift duties, such as prepping empty crates (no heavy lifting required)Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspaceFollow all safety protocols and assist other departments as needed
experience4-7 years
skillsExperience operating forklifts in tight or high-traffic areasKnowledge of inventory systems or barcode scannersFamiliarity with loading/unloading flatbeds or trailersPrevious work in a steel, metal, or heavy manufacturing environmentComfortable working in hot or cold warehouse conditionsAbility to perform basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance checksCommunication skills for coordinating with team leads and driversBasic math skills for measuring, counting, or verifying load accuracyOSHA forklift certification (preferred but not required)
qualificationsMinimum of 2 years verified forklift experience (heavy-duty forklifts preferred)Ability to safely move and stack steel crates weighing up to 3,000 lbsStrict attention to safety protocols and workplace rulesAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsWillingness to perform non-forklift duties when neededAbility to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as requiredMust be punctual and reliableComfortable wearing required PPE: steel-toed shoesAbility to maintain focus in a structured, fast-paced environment
educationHigh School
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