Forklift Operator/Fabrication Assistant

  • Spherion
  • Austin, Minnesota
  • Full Time

We are seeking a Forklift Operator / Fabrication Assistant to join our team. This role primarily involves operating a forklift to retrieve materials from the yard, assisting with material handling in the shop, and supporting loading and unloading trucks. Additional general labor duties will be assigned as needed.

Perks:
Full-Time, Permanent Position (Direct Hire - Start with the employer on Day 1)
Early Out on Fridays!
Family-Owned & Operated
Great culture & long-tenured employees
No Nights! No Weekends!

Monday -Thursday: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Enjoy long weekends!)
Competitive Pay: $23.25 ? $25.50 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits Package:
Simple IRA with Company Matching
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
AFLAC Policies
Paid Time Off (PTO) / Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)

Responsibilities:
Operate a forklift to transport materials
Assist in loading and unloading trucks
Move materials efficiently through the shop
Perform general labor duties as assigned
Support fabricators and welders in the fabrication process

Working hours: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills:
Farming background is a plus

Education:
No Degree Required

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Forklift and material handling experience
Experience working in a manufacturing setting
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Adequate vision, hearing, and physical ability for job duties
Comfortable with kneeling, crouching, and climbing steps
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Reliable & punctual ? Attendance is required
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
Knowledge of measuring increments and tape measures (Attention to accuracy is critical)
Must pass a drug and alcohol screening

Join a stable, family-oriented company where employees thrive and stay long-term!
Apply today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Operate a forklift to transport materialsAssist in loading and unloading trucksMove materials efficiently through the shopPerform general labor duties as assignedSupport fabricators and welders in the fabrication process

experience

1-4 years

skills

Farming background is a plus

qualifications

Forklift and material handling experienceExperience working in a manufacturing settingAbility to lift 50 poundsAdequate vision, hearing, and physical ability for job dutiesComfortable with kneeling, crouching, and climbing stepsStrong verbal and written communication skillsReliable & punctual ? Attendance is requiredAbility to work both independently and in a team settingKnowledge of measuring increments and tape measures (Attention to accuracy is critical)Must pass a drug and alcohol screening

education

No Degree Required

Job ID: 486868276
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025

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