Forklift Operator - 1st Shift ($2,000 SIGN ON BONUS)
Job Description
- Safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment
- Handle raw materials and parts, placing them in designated locations
- Load and unload materials and units onto trucks
- Enter material movement into AS400
- Deliver right parts in right quantities to assembly cells
- Offload incoming product and transfer to storage
- Identify and locate proper tooling
- Empty scrap hoppers
- Communicate effectively
- Stand for 8+ hours a day
- Use hands to position parts
- Lift up to 35 pounds
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment
- Work as part of a team
- Adhere strictly to standard work procedures
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
- Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
- Bonus Programs
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plan
- Voluntary wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym discount membership program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Cross-training and job rotation opportunities
- Career paths
- Ongoing development through the Ariens Academy
- Kaizen Events - continuous improvement
- Ability to win products
- Daycare facility in Brillion, WI
AriensCo is looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our hardworking and passionate team. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials that support our production operations. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help us continue delivering high-quality products that power the great outdoors.
- Pay: Starts at $22/hour + $2,000 sign on bonus
- Schedule & Shift: Monday - Thursday (4 days x 10 hours); 4:30AM-2:30PM
THE DAY TO DAY…
- Work as part of a team having responsibility for handling materials for outdoor power equipment
- Handles raw materials and/or parts and places in designated location
- Operates equipment needed to perform the job
- Strict adherence to standard work
- Assist team members in other areas to meet daily production goals
- Records information in adherence to standard work
- Loads and unloads materials and units onto trucks
- Enters the material movement into AS400
- Operates an industrial truck or pallet jack to assist in loading or moving product
- Delivers right parts, right quantities to assembly cells or work centers in a timely manner
- Off load incoming product and transfer to proper storage locations
- May locate and transport raw materials to and from work centers
- Identify and locate proper tooling when requested by operators
- May load and unload dies into work centers
- Empty scrap hoppers
- May assist with Crane operation
- Assist with set-up duties as needed
- Assist team members in other areas to meet daily production goals
THE QUALIFICATIONS…
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to stand for 8+ hours a day
- Must be able to use hands to position parts in place
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated experience in safely operating a forklift and other material handling equipment
About AriensCo
Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
- Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
- Bonus Programs
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plan
- Voluntary wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym discount membership program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Cross-training and job rotation opportunities
- Career paths
- Ongoing development through the Ariens Academy
- Kaizen Events - continuous improvement
- Ability to win products
- Daycare facility in Brillion, WI
EEO Statement
The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.
AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.
