Forklift Operator role supporting a fast-paced production environment in Newton, NC, moving and staging materials to keep manufacturing lines running. Hiring through Manpower (ManpowerGroup), a global workforce solutions company. Standout perk: higher pay for 2nd/3rd shift plus steady full-time hours with assigned overtime.
- Steady, full-time hours
- Assigned overtime
- Higher pay for off-shifts
NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED FORKLIFT OPERATORS (ALL SHIFTS)
If you’re the kind of forklift operator who doesn’t just drive — you control the flow of production, keep lines running, and take pride in precision material handling… this is where you belong.
We’re hiring high-level forklift operators who can handle the pace, the pressure, and the responsibility of keeping operations moving without missing a beat.
SHIFT-BASED PAY:
- 1st Shift (Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM): $17.00/hr
- 2nd Shift (Mon–Fri, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM): $18.00/hr
- 3rd Shift (Sun–Thurs, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM): $18.00/hr
WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART:
You’re not just moving pallets — you’re the link between inventory and production. Every move you make keeps the line running, the team productive, and the operation on track.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:
- Operate sit-down forklifts with confidence and control
- Deliver materials directly to production lines — on time, every time
- Stage, organize, and transport products in a high-volume environment
- Keep workflows tight, efficient, and safe
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proven experience with sit-down forklifts and material handling
- Experience supporting production lines or manufacturing environments
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Reliable, consistent, and ready to work
EXPECTATIONS:
- Comfortable working overtime when production demands increase
- Able to stay sharp and productive during long or fast-paced shifts
- Team players who understand their role in a bigger operation
WHY YOU’LL WANT THIS JOB:
- Steady, full-time hours and assigned overtime
- Higher pay for off-shift flexibility
If you’re an experienced operator with the required education and the ability to perform at a high level — APPLY NOW.
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells: ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.