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OPER, FORKLIFT - 3rd Shift (8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., M-F)

4/14/2026

The Forklift Operator is responsible for transporting finished aluminum products from production to packing stations and loading outbound shipments. They must ensure accurate counts, proper labeling, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
MI Metals is a leading aluminum extrusion provider in high-volume, high-quality extrusions. In business since 1983, our decades of success have been framed by key business principles: to operate lean, involve management in factory operations, and to treat each other like family. This family-focused concept means we put safety as our number one priority—with no exceptions. We extrude 6000 series aluminum and perform many secondary operations, including heat treating, anodizing, painting, and CNC machining. We also operate an aluminum recycling foundry to both keep our costs competitive and deliver an environmental benefit to our communities and customers. We compete nationwide and have strategically located factories in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and Arizona.
About the Role

Description

The Forklift Operator (3rd Shift, 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday - Friday) in the Packing Department is responsible for safely moving finished aluminum products from the production area to packing workstations and loading shipments for delivery. This role plays a key part in ensuring that orders are packed accurately, handled with care, and shipped on time.


Key Responsibilities: 


Supply Packing Lines 

  • Transport finished aluminum from production to packing stations using a forklift.
     
  • Safely handle large, wide, and easily damaged loads.
     
  • Meet or exceed daily productivity goals.
     

Shipping and Loading 

  • Load outbound trucks per written shipping instructions.
     
  • Verify counts and ensure proper labeling of all shipments.
     
  • Arrange loads based on delivery sequence (first in/last out).
     
  • Secure and balance loads for safe transit.
     
  • Maintain accurate shipping records.
     

Equipment and Housekeeping
 

  • Perform daily forklift inspections and cleaning.
     
  • Keep work areas and outdoor wood storage neat and organized.
     
  • Follow all plant safety rules and immediately report any hazards.

Requirements

    

Requirements:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license
     
  • Certified forklift operator
     
  • At least 3 years of experience operating forklifts, preferably handling large and wide loads
     
  • Able to read shipping instructions in English and follow written directions
     
  • Able to use a tape measure and perform basic counting
     
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
     
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) required: hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, steel-toed shoes.
     

Physical and Environmental Conditions

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate a forklift to move loads up to 100 pounds
     
  • Work involves standing, walking, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift
     
  • Exposure to extreme outdoor conditions at times (heat or cold), noise, fumes, and moving mechanical parts
Key Skills
Forklift operationLoading and unloadingShipping documentationInventory countingSafety complianceEquipment inspectionHousekeepingTape measure usageWritten communicationAttention to detail
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTrades
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