Pioneer Metal Finishing

Forklift/Hi-Lo Driver: Monday-Thursday 4:45pm - 2:45am (Must Train on 1st Shift)

No longer accepting applications

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Assist in all the logistical work of bringing parts, paperwork, and tooling in small quantities to work areas and minimize work-in-process inventories to eliminate waste while providing excellent customer service.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Reports any discrepancies or damage to the team leader or supervisor
  • Reacts to and expedites rush orders and other conditions that affect work output
  • Displays prompt and accurate delivery of parts, paperwork, and/or tooling to designated areas via forklift, handcart, or manually
  • Helps in production to rack, un-rack, and pack as needed and workload dictates
  • Checks product to paperwork
  • Keeps work area and equipment clean, safe, and orderly
  • Assist with keeping all tooling, material storage, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition
  • Works safely at all times and complies with safety regulations
  • Offers suggestions relative to improvements on methods, procedures, housekeeping, safety, etc.
  • Operates all material handling equipment in a manner that ensures the utmost safety of all employees
  • Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed


Work Environment

  • Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air
  • Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
  • Various chemicals used in process


We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire

  • Next-Day Pay Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
  • Quarterly Incentive Program Paid based on hours worked and business results
  • Paid company holidays
  • Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards program
  • Fun Recognition Events and more!


Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week) may participate in the following benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
  • Paid Time Off 80 Hours earned your first year
  • Company funded Health Reimbursement or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000
  • 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4% of bi-weekly contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Additional benefits for employee purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Mining

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