Forklift Operator at Mickey Truck Bodies – High Point, North Carolina

Location: High Point, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday-Thursday 630a-5p, OT Fridays and some Saturdays

💲 Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
🎯 Bonus: $1,000 HIRING BOUNS plus Bi-Weekly Productivity & Performance Bonus

Join Our Team!

Mickey Truck Bodies is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator who will be responsible for safely operating powered industrial equipment to move materials and maintain accurate inventory throughout the production facility. This role ensures timely delivery of materials to production areas, supports inventory accuracy, and maintains a clean and safe work environment while meeting productivity and quality standards.

Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers, and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage. The company operates in 4 states with over 400 Mickey employees at these locations.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment — this could be the opportunity for you!

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate a forklift and body mover equipment to transport materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trailers while ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
• Move large materials inside and outside of buildings, including across gravel terrain.
• Pull, pick, and prepare inventory for production based on work orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts using RF handheld scanners.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and complete inventory transfers in the system.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operational manuals, and written instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace daily.
• Operate additional equipment as needed to perform job duties.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards while adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to safely operate a forklift, including extended forks.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, and operational documents.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including fractions.
• Experience using RF handheld scanners.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within prescribed routines and standard practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and meet productivity goals.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Requires ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, crawl and kneel
• Specific vision ability required includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision with depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work around machinery of all types
• Comfortable working in a noisy manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Bi-Weekly Productivity and Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (employee cost share)
• Wellness Plan with Incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, production- focused manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to noise, fumes, insulation materials, metal dust, and moving machinery
• Temperature variations depending on season

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Please note: We do not accept applications from third-party application services.