What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - Forklift position at Foamcraft?
Like steady, hands-on work? This role is repetitive, fast-moving, and focused on preparing products to ship to our customers. If you take pride in staying organized and keeping things moving, you’ll fit here.
At Foamcraft, we make real products used every day. This role is critical to making that happen—you’re the one bundling and wrapping custom foam fabrication in specific quantity amounts per the customers specifications. You will also be responsible for safely and efficiently operating an industrial forklift to accomplish various material handling assignments.
What you’ll do
- Gathers materials to ensure proper order completion
- Pack foam in the proper quantities
- String tie, plastic wrap, or plastic bag materials as directed
- Mark foam or attach labels to packages as directed
- Observing all safety rules and regulations
- Stay organized—keep materials clean, sorted, and easy to access
- Move materials throughout the department safely and efficiently
- Unload and load trucks as instructed and according to schedules
What makes someone successful here
- You like to stay moving and stay busy throughout your shift
- You take pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly
- You’re dependable—your team is counting on you
- You work well with others and support the team
Experience
- Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is helpful—but not required
- Forklift experience is preferred but not required
- If you’ve done physical, fast-paced work before, you’ll likely do well here
What to expect
- On your feet and moving most of the day
- Repetitive, process-driven work
- Lifting and moving materials (up to ~50 lbs at times)
- A fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the team
Why Foamcraft
- Stability – 70 years strong
- No Sundays – Never have, never will
- Growth – Many leaders started in roles like this
- Air Conditioning – Every building
- Team-first environment – We rely on each other to win
Details
- Full-time
- Hourly, Non-Exempt
- Based onsite in Elkhart, IN
- Pay starts at $15 an hour but prior experience will be considered
Salary : $15