Job ID: DB72045764
Location: Medina, OH
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 06/04/2026
Forklift Operator / Tow Motor Driver | $17.97/hr.+ $3.00 shift differential | 2nd Shift: 12:00 pm–8:00 PM | Temporary-to-Hire
What Matters Most
· Competitive pay of $20.97 per hour, plus additional compensation
· Schedule: 2nd shift, 12:oop-8:00p
· Location: Medina, OH
· Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
· Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
· When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
· Schedule: 2nd shift, 12:oop-8:00p
· Location: Medina, OH
· Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
· Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
· When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description
A Medina, OH employer is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator / Tow Motor Driver to support production and warehouse operations. This position is responsible for safely moving ingredients, supplies, finished products, and equipment throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have tow motor or hand jack experience, strong attention to safety, and the ability to work in a cold and wet manufacturing environment. This is a full-time opportunity on 2nd shift.
Responsibilities:
· Safely operate stand-up and sit-down tow motors, man pickers, rider walkies, and electric hand jacks
· Deliver ingredients and supplies to production lines and move finished product skids to shipping or freezer areas
· Set up production areas with needed supplies and return unused materials to the proper location
· Clean equipment and maintain a neat, safe, and organized work area
· Report unsafe conditions, damaged products, or improper procedures to management while following GMP, food safety, and safety standards
· Deliver ingredients and supplies to production lines and move finished product skids to shipping or freezer areas
· Set up production areas with needed supplies and return unused materials to the proper location
· Clean equipment and maintain a neat, safe, and organized work area
· Report unsafe conditions, damaged products, or improper procedures to management while following GMP, food safety, and safety standards
Qualifications and Requirements:
· High school diploma or GED required
· Previous manufacturing, hand jack, or tow motor experience preferred
· Knowledge of food safety and GMP standards preferred
· Basic computer skills and good communication skills required
· Ability to work flexible hours, support various production lines, and work in a cold/wet environment
· Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach frequently for 8–12 hours
· Ability to frequently lift up to 65 pounds
· Previous manufacturing, hand jack, or tow motor experience preferred
· Knowledge of food safety and GMP standards preferred
· Basic computer skills and good communication skills required
· Ability to work flexible hours, support various production lines, and work in a cold/wet environment
· Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach frequently for 8–12 hours
· Ability to frequently lift up to 65 pounds
Benefits and Perks:
· Pay rate of $20.97 per hour
· Free health care benefits
· Medical, dental, and vision options available through The Reserves Network
· Weekly pay
· $1.00/hr. attendance bonus incentive
· Vacation time after 1 year of employment and personal days
· Company-sponsored events
· Training, stability, and growth opportunities
· Free health care benefits
· Medical, dental, and vision options available through The Reserves Network
· Weekly pay
· $1.00/hr. attendance bonus incentive
· Vacation time after 1 year of employment and personal days
· Company-sponsored events
· Training, stability, and growth opportunities
Your New Organization:
This company offers a fast-paced, team-oriented food manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and dependability are top priorities. Employees are expected to support production goals, follow food safety standards, and contribute to a positive workplace culture built on teamwork and accountability.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $20.97 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
