Forklift Operator (First 1st Shift)

Pennant has 3 locations and is a leading manufacturer of custom metal roll formed and stamped products servicing a wide range of industries for over 40 years. Growth has been fueled by expanding services to meet evolving customer needs and today Pennant has a reputation for providing broad capabilities, versatility and dedication to quality and service. 

Benefits Offered to full time employees Include: 

Weekly Pay 

Profit Sharing 

Medical (After 30days) and FSA option 

Dental (After 30days) 

Vision (After 30days) 

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance 

STD and LTD (STD paid for by Pennant) (After 30days) 

Life Insurance (20k paid for by Pennant) (After 30days) 

Pet Insurance 

Wellness Program  

401k on the 1st after 90days (Company Match, Roth, and Traditional options) 

Accrued Vacation and PTO eligible from day 1 

8 paid holidays (Your Birthday being one of them) eligible day 1 

Your growth matters to us so we conduct 90-day, 6-month, and Annual Evaluations. Many of our entry-level employees have become leaders in our operations and other areas.  

•    Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of the following duties: Reads work order or follows oral instructions 

•    Loads or unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand

•    Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit

•    Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage 

•    Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders

•    Participates in routing, counting, and inspecting items while loading and unloading trucks

•    Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections 

•    Maintains radio communication with the appropriate personnel 

Requirements: 

Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience must be within the last 5 years.  Experience must also be operating in small confined areas with pedestrian traffic.

Must have knowledge of OSHA forklift and pedestrian regulations and processes.

Ability to successfully complete written and hands-on demonstration of operation to confirm competency requirements are present.

Valid driver’s license

Strong attention to detail 

Qualified candidates must have strong basic math skills and the ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and procedures.