1st Shift - Forklift Operator (Eastern)
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Inkster, MI
Industry:
Industrial
Pay Rate:
Job Number:
63079795
Posted:
26-Aug-2026
Forklift Operator Location: Inkster, MI Shift: 1st Shift Pay: $16.50/hr
Job Summary
Workbox Staffing is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator for a welding and manufacturing facility in Inkster, MI. This position supports production operations by moving raw materials, welded components, and finished goods throughout the plant. Candidates must have prior experience working in a welding or manufacturing environment. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Forklift Operator, your core responsibilities will include:
Material Handling: Operate a sit-down electric forklift to transport raw steel, welded assemblies, and finished products.
Production Support: Stage materials for welding and fabrication teams to keep production flowing efficiently.
Shipping & Receiving: Load and unload trucks with steel materials and manufactured components.
Warehouse Organization: Maintain organized staging areas within a busy manufacturing facility.
In addition, you may assist with packaging finished welded products and support general shop duties as needed.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
Previous experience in a welding or manufacturing environment required
Experience operating a sit-down forklift required
Rotator attachment experience is a plus (or willingness to learn)
Strong attendance and reliability
Skills & Physical Requirements:
Ability to work safely around welding operations and heavy steel materials
Comfortable lifting and moving materials in an industrial setting
Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset
Desire to grow within a manufacturing company
Shift & Employment Details
1st Shift
Temporary-to-hire opportunity
Industrial manufacturing environment
Why Work With Workbox Staffing?
Weekly Pay
Hire-in Opportunities
Healthcare Benefits and Disability Insurance
Advancement Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Let’s go to work! Apply online today!
Forklift Operator
Location: Inkster, MIShift: 1st ShiftPay: $18.50/hrJob SummaryWorkbox Staffing is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator for a welding and manufacturing facility in Inkster, MI. This position supports production operations by moving raw materials, welded components, and finished goods throughout the plant. Candidates must have prior experience working in a welding or manufacturing environment. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.What You’ll Be DoingAs a Forklift Operator, your core responsibilities will include:Material Handling: Operate a sit-down electric forklift to transport raw steel, welded assemblies, and finished products.
Production Support: Stage materials for welding and fabrication teams to keep production flowing efficiently.
Shipping & Receiving: Load and unload trucks with steel materials and manufactured components.
Warehouse Organization: Maintain organized staging areas within a busy manufacturing facility.
In addition, you may assist with packaging finished welded products and support general shop duties as needed.What We’re Looking ForQualifications:Previous experience in a welding or manufacturing environment required
Experience operating a sit-down forklift required
Rotator attachment experience is a plus (or willingness to learn)
Strong attendance and reliability
Skills & Physical Requirements:Ability to work safely around welding operations and heavy steel materials
Comfortable lifting and moving materials in an industrial setting
Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset
Desire to grow within a manufacturing company
Shift & Employment Details1st Shift
Temporary-to-hire opportunity
Industrial manufacturing environment
Why Work With Workbox Staffing?Weekly Pay
Hire-in Opportunities
Healthcare Benefits and Disability Insurance
Advancement Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Let’s go to work! Apply online today!
