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Forklift Operator & Material Handler - Middletown, DE

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Middletown, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Title

Forklift Operator

Location

Middletown, DE

Pay

$14.76/hr. base pay shift differential. Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shifts

12-hour 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Days: 6:00am – 6:30pm

Nights: 6:00pm – 6:30am

Training: Day shift (2-2-3)

What We Offer

Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k with employee contributions

Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% based on plant performance)

Health Savings Account contributions

PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, and safety shoes provided

Free employee battery program

Recognition programs

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job Responsibilities

Operate and service forklifts, hand trucks, and related equipment

Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments; record data in ILS system

Load materials including scrap, empty drums, and interplant shipments

Supply production lines with required materials and remove scrap/dunnage

Perform cycle counts and periodic inventories; report shortages and discrepancies

Follow incoming inspection procedures for materials and escalate issues as needed

Maintain orderly warehouse and yard storage to maximize space

Support daily production flow by keeping materials moving efficiently

Auto req ID

469230BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Must be able to pass forklift certification

High school diploma or GED required

Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills

Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime/weekends as needed

Must be able to wear required PPE (uniform, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection)

City*

Middletown

State*

Delaware

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Clarios

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