Material Handler/ Forklift

Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Location: Osceola, AR

Schedule: Full-time (shift and overtime requirements to be confirmed)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire, Non-Exempt

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Marathon Staffing is seeking experienced Material Handler / Forklift Operators to support a metal-processing operation in Osceola, Arkansas. In this role, you’ll move, stage, load, and organize raw materials, finished goods, and production supplies—while helping protect product identity, inventory accuracy, and safe material flow.

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklifts or other approved material-handling equipment after completing required site training and authorization.
• Move inbound material, work-in-process, finished goods, packaging supplies, and production support items to assigned areas.
• Stage materials for production, quality, packaging, shipping, receiving, or storage based on labels, work orders, and supervisor direction.
• Inspect loads for stability, visible damage, missing identification, blocked access, or unsafe movement conditions.
• Verify material identity, quantity, location, and status before movement to help prevent inventory or order errors.
• Maintain organized aisles, staging zones, docks, and material lanes with safe separation from pedestrians.
• Complete scanner/handheld/inventory/ERP transactions accurately when required.
• Report damaged material, inventory discrepancies, equipment concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform pre-use equipment inspections and maintain assigned equipment according to policy.
• Coordinate with production, packaging, quality, and shipping teams to support on-time material flow.

Required Qualifications

• Recent forklift or powered industrial truck experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated safe load handling and pedestrian-control awareness.
• Ability to read labels, work orders, locations, and basic inventory information.
• Ability to complete site-specific training and equipment certification requirements.
• Strong attention to product identification and correct load placement.
• Reliable attendance and clear communication with multiple departments.
• Ability to work full-time on-site and safely perform the physical demands of the role.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience moving steel, coils, large industrial loads, or high-value material.
• Scanner, warehouse-management, ERP, or inventory-system experience.
• Shipping, receiving, or production-staging experience.
• Prior experience in a steel service center or metal-processing facility.

Work Environment

Industrial plant and dock environment with heavy loads, forklifts, steel materials, and frequent coordination with pedestrians and other equipment. PPE and strict traffic-control rules apply. You must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Apply Through Marathon Staffing

• Full-time temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term placement based on performance and business need.
• Clear communication throughout the screening and hiring process.
• A role matched to your directly related experience, technical ability, and work history.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities.

Marathon is an equal opportunity employer.

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