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Forklift Driver II - Large Capacity - Day Shift

Quanex
Bowling Green, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
Quanex is looking for a Large Capacity Forklift Driver to join our Day Shift team located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

In this role, you are responsible for operating a large capacity industrial forklift to transport materials to and from Kilns, work areas, and machines in a safe and efficient manner to meet production requirements and you will also be responsible for performing other assigned production functions such as loading, unloading, stacking blanks of wood.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive wages
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401K Match w/2-year vesting period
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Forklift Operator position?

  • Pay range is $18.00 - $20.50 per hour based on your applicable large capacity forklift experience
  • Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday: 6:00a - 4:30p & Overtime on Monday if needed
  • Saturday and Sunday Off!

What Success Looks Like

  • Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines and identifies any existing or potential safety issues.
  • Attends work on time and for the scheduled hours each day.
  • Follows operating procedures and notifies supervisor of potential procedural improvements.
  • Delivers materials to appropriate work centers or storage areas before they run out.
  • Stages materials in a logical, safe fashion.
  • Conducts required preventative maintenance/inspection on forklifts.

What You Bring

  • 1-2 years of experience operating 15,000 lb. capacity forklifts with 6 months experience working in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
  • Ability to perform repetitive work requiring high levels of concentration.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Ability to pass OSHA required testing

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.

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