Forklift Operator - Manufacturing (Day Shift)

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers that meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has since evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world.  Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers.  In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Forklift Operator – Manufacturing.

This role is responsible for operating and driving a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment, or materials in a productive and safe manner, ensuring raw materials are available and flowing through the manufacturing process.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Positions forklift over or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials and transports load(s) to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Completes the Forklift Inspection Book/Log at the beginning of shift.
• Shrink wraps up to 60 pallets per shift.
• Reports to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
• Keeps working area organized and clean.
• Uses a scanner gun to inventory transactions.
• Safe house keeping.
• Organizes and secures stored materials and parts at designated area.
• Remains current on forklift training and certification as required by supervisor, manager, and/or Igloo Safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum six (6) months previous stand-up and sit-down forklift experience.
• English language skills: Working knowledge of English; Able to read labels and numbers, material lists
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift up to 80 lbs. good hand/eye coordination. Able to stack four pallets high.

Physical Demands & Conditions
(Applicable to Igloo Operators, Technicians, Leaders, and Other Roles in Manufacturing)

Standing & Walking
Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.

Postural Requirements
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.

Lifting & Material Handling

• Operator-level roles may involve lifting up to 25 lb repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lb multiple times per day, including overhead lifts.
• Where possible, mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, forklifts) are used.

Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use
Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.

Visual Requirements
Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed i