# Forklift / Material Handler

> Laborup · Morristown, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-05

**Salary:** USD 34,000–36,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Overview**

We’re hiring Forklift / Material Handlers for a large, established plastics manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on material handling role responsible for keeping production areas supplied and moving finished and work-in-process materials throughout the facility. You’ll use a forklift to deliver materials, supplies, and WIP to manufacturing areas, move completed products into storage, and help ensure production teams have what they need to keep operating without interruption.

**What makes this role great:**

-   **Independent Work: Take ownership of your area, priorities, inventory organization, and material flow throughout the shift**
-   **50% of Your Days Off:** Rotating 12-hour schedules + ability to choose either days or nights
-   **Direct Path to Advancement:** Advanced production and lead roles are filled from the shop floor, creating opportunities for promotion

**Compensation**

-   $17/hr – Day shift
-   $18/hr – Night shift
-   Built-in overtime through the rotating schedules
-   Full-time, direct-hire – not a temp job

**Shift**

Multiple openings are available on both days and nights:

-   **Day Shift:** Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts
-   **Night Shift:** Rotating 4-on / 4-off schedule, 12-hour shifts

**Responsibilities:**

-   **Forklift Operation:** Safely transport work-in-process materials, finished products, supplies, and other materials throughout the manufacturing facility.
-   **Production Support:** Plan, stage, and deliver required materials and supplies to production areas to maintain steady manufacturing output.
-   **Pick & Pack Support:** Work closely with Pick & Pack personnel to ensure orders and materials are accurate and delivered on time.
-   **Material Verification:** Check incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, condition, and quality before movement or delivery.
-   **Inventory & Storage:** Maintain organized and accurate storage racks and material locations used by production and Pick & Pack teams.
-   **Supply Monitoring:** Communicate with production and other departments to prevent material or supply shortages from disrupting operations.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**:

Required

-   Ability to safely perform physical, hands-on material handling work throughout a 12-hour shift
-   Strong attention to safety, material accuracy, and organization
-   Ability to communicate effectively with production and warehouse teams
-   Ability to read and follow work instructions, labels, and material documentation
-   Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred

-   Previous forklift experience
-   Previous material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience
-   High school diploma or GED
-   Basic computer skills

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/97EF860451/apply)

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