What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler / Forklift Operator - Night Shift position at Worthington Steel?
Bowling Green, KY
Earn $19.50/hour on nights ($18 base pay $1.50 shift premium)
Stable hours. Paid training. Real career growth.
We’re hiring dependable, hard-working team members for our Night Shift Material Handler team in Bowling Green. This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you’ll stay active throughout your shift helping keep production moving safely and efficiently.
If you enjoy physical work, working as part of a team, and want an opportunity to grow into machine operator or leadership roles, this is a great place to build a long-term career.
Many of our supervisors and machine operators started in this role.
What You’ll Do
- Stack, sort, and organize production parts coming off the press
- Move materials throughout the plant using forklifts and cranes
- Supply production lines with materials and remove completed product
- Package, label, and stage materials for shipment
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Support production operations to keep lines running efficiently
What Success Looks Like
You’ll do well in this role if you:
- Like staying active and working with your hands
- Can keep up with a fast-paced production environment
- Take pride in quality work and attention to detail
- Show up consistently and work well with a team
- Are willing to learn new skills and grow within manufacturing
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to perform repetitive physical work and stand for a full shift
- Strong attention to detail and safety
- Basic math and computer skills
- Dependable attendance and positive attitude
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Preferred Experience
- Manufacturing or warehouse experience
- Forklift experience
- Experience working in a production environment
- Mechanical aptitude
Why Join Us
- Earn $19.50/hour on night shift
- Stable, full-time schedule
- Paid training
- Opportunities to learn forklift and crane operation
- Clear path for advancement into Machine Operator, Lead, and Supervisor roles
- Team-oriented work environment
- Long-tenured employees and strong company culture
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
Job Type
Full-time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20