Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Job Title: Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Location: Whitewater, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Lavelle Industries in Whitewater, WI, where innovation meets reliability! We’re more than just a manufacturing company — we’re a team of problem-solvers, quality champions, and logistics pros who keep essential products moving around the world. As a Forklift Operator, you’ll be the key link between our shipping team and office coordinator. You'll handle both shipping products and managing billing and documentation. You'll need to follow work instructions closely, work efficiently, and collaborate in both office and production settings. Safety and environmental best practices are essential as you carry out your tasks. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in getting the job done right, you’ll fit right in.

At Lavelle Industries, we believe in building more than just quality products — we build careers, character, and community. We’ve been a trusted name in manufacturing for over 100 years, and our success comes from our people-first mindset. Here, every team member plays a vital role, and every idea is valued.

*Preference given to candidates with previous manufacturing experience*

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for printing of appropriate shipping papers.
• Prepares outgoing shipments in accordance with order due date and quantity.
• Properly label outgoing materials.
• Stages materials to appropriate areas and maintains work in process in an orderly manner.
• Maintains records of supplies and materials in process at workstations.
• Understands all aspects of material(s) flowing into and out of the facility, and processing documents to support.
• Verifies delivery and shipping receipts for accuracy including but not limited to items such as PO numbers, counts, and descriptions of items being shipped/received.
• Locates items on delivery lists and determines the status of any products to be shipped.
• Works closely with staff in evaluating current methods, conditions, and procedures related to shipping.
• Suggest changes and/or modifications to improve current practices/procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly while meeting expected goals.
• Records and submits accurate production and quality data, work records, etc., appropriate to the job.
• Follows established safe work practices while ensuring accuracy to performance.
• Works at an established level of production as appropriate to the job.
• Follow standard work of processes to complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Must be mature, detail-oriented and safety-driven individual
• Process-driven to complete tasks from beginning to end
• Organization to maintain a workable space in an office setting
• Work in both a team atmosphere, as well in a self-propelled setting

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years of production-related factory experience is preferred
• Must possess basic reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills, along with the ability to work alone, or within a team setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Clean driving record required to obtain forktruck certification
• Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Screen is required prior to hire

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

SHIFT INFORMATION:

• 1st shift: 7am – 3p

WAGE RANGE: $18.50