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Hilo Driver- 1st Shift

Grand Rapids - H5, 3225 32nd Street, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America Req #4351
August 29, 2024

What We Want to Give You:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Job Summary:

The Hilo Driver is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Hilo drivers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Hilo drivers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain inventory levels as directed.
  • Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
  • Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
  • Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
  • Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
  • Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
  • Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
  • Sufficient math skills .
  • Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GDE
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Previous Hilo driver experience a plus, varies by location.

Work Environment:

  • This is a manufacturing environment and
  • This is a team environment; Hilo drivers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.


Physical Requirements:

  • Reaching with hands/arms throughout the forklift.
  • Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
  • Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
  • Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Other details

  • Job Family Shipping and Receiving
  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Grand Rapids - H5, 3225 32nd Street, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America