Manufacturing & production

Forklift operator

FORKLIFT OPERATOR.

south bend, indiana

Posted 1 day ago

Closes 9/25/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$17.50

• $21.

50 per hour

Temp to Perm

Various Shifts Available

Industry

manufacturing & production (Production Occupations)

Reference number

S_180120 Spherion is looking for Forklift Operators in South Bend, IN. The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment including a forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise in a distribution environment.

Open positions are on:

1st Shift (Mon-Thur) 7am-5:50pm, $17.50/HR

1st Shift (Fri-Sun) 7am-7:30pm, $20.50/HR

3rd Shift (Mon-Thur) 6pm-4:30am, $18.50/HR

3rd Shift (Fri-Sun) 7pm-7:30am, $21.50/HR Positions are temp-to hire. Call/Text Spherion at 574-282-2761 for more information!

Responsibilities:

• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull or other powered equipment
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment
• Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
• Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods ...
• Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
• Assists in physical inventories
• Ensures proper stock rotation
• Conducts cycle counts as requested Working hours:

Various Shifts Available Skills:

• Must have basic computer knowledge and use shipping tools such as hand scanners.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Excel knowledge and general computer knowledge a plus

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Must have 1+ year(s) previous forklift experience
• Must be able to sit or stand as needed. (May require standing up to 10 hours)
• May be bending, stooping, lifting throughout the entire work day.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.

Background Check and Drug Screen Required Call/Text Spherion today at 574-282-2761 to get started in the great opportunity! #IND456 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). Show more

key responsibilities

• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull or other powered equipment-Pulls and prepares products for shipment-Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
• Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers-Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods-Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
• Assists in physical inventories-Ensures proper stock rotation
• Conducts cycle counts as requested experience 1-4 years skills
• Must have basic computer knowledge and use shipping tools such as hand scanners
• Must have basic math skills
• Excel knowledge and general computer knowledge a plus qualifications
• Must have 1+ year(s) previous forklift experience-Must be able to sit or stand as needed. (May require standing up to 10 hours
• May be bending, stooping, lifting throughout the entire work day
• Must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.

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