Manufacturing Logistics Forklift Technician

Manufacturing Logistics Forklift Technician

You clock in at a Portage, IN manufacturing site where efficiency matters. Pallets are staged, trailers are backed into docks, and your skill with both stand-up and sit-down forklifts keeps production moving. You navigate tight aisles, use an electric pallet jack to position loads, and coordinate with shipping to make sure every truck is loaded correctly and on time.

Role snapshot

• Location: Portage, IN
• Compensation: $18–$19/hr
• Schedule: Full-Time with immediate openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
• Employer: Nexus Employment (onsite at a manufacturing facility)
• Pay cadence: Weekly

What you’ll do

• Operate both stand-up and sit-down forklifts, plus electric pallet jacks, to move product safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers; stage, transfer, and organize materials across the warehouse.
• Pitch in with general warehouse tasks to keep the floor running smoothly.

What you bring

• At least 1 year of recent forklift experience, with hands-on operation within the last 6 months.
• Readiness to complete and pass a written and driving test.

Why you’ll like it here

• Weekly pay to keep your cash flow steady.
• Consistent, long-term full-time work.
• Supportive, team-oriented environment.

How to apply (in person)

Walk in Monday–Friday, 8 AM–3 PM, and bring 2 forms of ID.

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AI Disclosure:

Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.