Experienced Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Flexible Concepts, Inc. – Elkhart, IN

Join a Company That Treats You Like Family

Flexible Concepts, Inc. has been manufacturing high-quality precision machined components since 1990, serving the automotive, commercial, and U.S. Department of Defense industries. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we are committed to quality, continuous improvement, and investing in the people who make our success possible.

We're currently looking for an experienced Forklift Operator / Material Handler to join our team. If you're dependable, safety-minded, and enjoy staying active in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Material Handler, you'll play a critical role in keeping production moving by safely transporting materials throughout our facility. This position includes both indoor and outdoor work, so you'll need to be comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Maintain organized inventory and storage areas.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Work closely with Production, Shipping, and Warehouse teams to support production schedules.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate material movement and inventory records.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• An experienced forklift operator in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Safety-focused with an excellent work ethic.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Reliable with excellent attendance—dependability is essential for this position.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to adapt to changing production priorities.

Forklift certification is preferred.

Why Flexible Concepts?

We believe our employees are part of our family. We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Family-oriented culture
• Stable, growing manufacturing company

Work Environment

This is a full-time hourly position in a manufacturing environment. The role requires operating forklifts throughout the facility and outdoors, standing and walking for extended periods, and working around machinery, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced forklift operator who values safety, reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Flexible Concepts family!

Flexible Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling objects that are 50 pounds. The team member may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Forklift Operator in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
2. Valid forklift operator certification.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to forklift operation.
4. Ability to operate various types of forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up models.
5. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
6. Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required.
7. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
8. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and production schedules.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass E-Verify.