Lift Truck Driver

August 28, 2025

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Hayes Manufacturing has been making quality power transmission products since 1973. With a solid reputation backed by engineering expertise, we strive to provide an exceptional customer service experience, whether our customers are calling from a garage workshop or a plant that covers a few square blocks. To learn more, visit us at hayescouplings.com.

Hayes Manufacturing is looking for a Lift Truck Driver (Forklift Operator) at our Fife Lake, MI location. Lift Truck Drivers are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move parts and products to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, and into trucks or storage facilities.

What You’ll Do:

· Operate and manage technical equipment to load, unload, ship, and receive warehouse items.

· Transport materials to different locations within the facility.

· Optimize loads to ensure operational efficiency.

· Wrap orders for shipment.

What You’ll Need:

· 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse setting.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.

· Technical capacity.

· Verbal and written communication proficiency.

· Results-driven attitude, initiative, and self-management.

· Problem-solving ability.

What Helps:

· Lift truck license preferred (can be obtained on the job).

The above list is non-exhaustive. Other essential job functions may exist that are not listed here.

Competitive pay and benefits!

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Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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