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1st Shift Forklift Operator

Lippert
Yoder, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Overview

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We Are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You Will Get

  • A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
  • Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
  • Fair and competitive compensation.
  • Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
  • Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

This position is primarily responsible for the movement & picking of raw and finished materials through the various phases of production.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Lift truck operator’s license preferred (training available).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Observance of all safety rules and policies maintained by the company;
  • Maintenance of raw material inventory- including unloading of delivery vehicles;
  • Coordination of necessary paperwork at the time of material receipt;
  • Movement of raw material through the production area;
  • Rotation of position into production team structure as necessary;

Competencies

  • Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
  • Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English);
  • Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, delivery receipts, frame prints, and measurements;
  • Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects;
  • Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
  • Must be able to operate a Lift Truck.
  • Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including radios, stabilization devices, tape measures, etc.;
  • Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds;
  • Ability to work at elevated heights and in warehouse environments requiring vertical access.
  • Must be highly organized;
  • Must possess successful problem-solving skills;
  • Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with leaders, fellow team members, customers, etc.;
  • Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
  • Must be able to deal with climate extremes (temperature, precipitation, etc.);
  • Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling. The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires Personal Protective Equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the Warehouse Manager.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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