Medical Laboratory Receiving Forklift Operator

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on warehouse work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring critical laboratory materials and supplies are received, processed, and distributed accurately. Your work will directly support operations by maintaining inventory integrity and keeping materials flowing where they are needed most.

Location: Greenfield, IN

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (overtime may be required based on business needs; occasional Saturday work may be required)

Why This Role Matters

As a Medical Laboratory Receiving Forklift Operator, you will help ensure the accurate receiving, tracking, storage, and distribution of materials that support essential laboratory operations. This role is critical to maintaining inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow throughout the facility.

What You'll Do

• Receive, inspect, verify, process, and route incoming materials and record receipts in inventory management systems
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks as needed
• Prepare outbound shipments and all required shipping documentation
• Verify counts of delivered goods and validate products received
• Store inventory in designated locations and rotate stock based on receipt and expiration dates
• Monitor for short-dated materials and report concerns to warehouse leadership
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory activities, order picking, packing, and deliveries
• Support returned goods processing in accordance with established procedures
• Assist with internal and external mail distribution, record storage, and retrieval processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate recommendations to management

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least six months of materials management, warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience
• Data entry experience preferred
• Forklift and material handling equipment experience preferred
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and record-keeping skills
• Ability to use computers, barcode scanners, printers, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Steel-toe safety shoes required 
• Ability to meet compliance requirements
• Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US

What's In It For You

• Consistent full-time weekday schedule
• Opportunity to gain experience in a regulated laboratory and healthcare support environment
• Hands-on warehouse and inventory management experience
• Collaborative team-oriented workplace
• Potential pathway to long-term employment based on performance and business needs
• Opportunity to build skills in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics operations

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)