Industrial Athlete – Forklift Operator

The best operators aren’t just drivers — they’re precision athletes. They read a yard the way a point guard reads a floor: anticipating movement, managing weight and space, and making split-second calls that keep everyone around them safe and productive.

At Kripke Metal Processing, our Forklift Operators are central to how the whole operation flows. You’ll stage loads, manage inventory, handle non-uniform materials, and move product on and off trucks in a fast-paced environment. It takes skill, discipline, and consistency. And KMP rewards all three.

What Our Team Members Say

Straight from the people on the floor:

1. “Everyone here cares.” This isn’t a place where you’re just a number.

2. “Promises are kept.” When Kripke says something will happen, it does!

3. “My health, safety, and financial well-being are always a top priority.” We protect our people.

4. “More bonuses, benefits, and incentives than anywhere I’ve ever worked.” We reward performance.

5. “The President of the company invited me to lunch — and I haven’t even been here six months.” Leadership listens. Your input shapes how we operate.

What You Bring to the Floor

This role requires experience. You’ve put in your reps, and it shows.

• 5+ years of forklift operation — you know the machine and you respect it
• Proven, productive driving techniques with safety as the baseline, not the exception
• Hands-on experience loading and unloading non-uniform materials
• A solid understanding of weight distribution and load management
• Experience with manual digital placement and inventory control systems
• Position is Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some overtime (depending on the workload) during the week and on ½ day on Saturdays.

What You’ll Own

A great operator doesn’t just move material — they own the space they work in.

• Learn and live the KMP culture — the way we do things is what makes us different
• Commit to safety protocols every shift, no shortcuts
• Stage loads and assign material with precision and efficiency
• Execute FIFO inventory control with accuracy and accountability
• Handle non-uniform packages with the care and technique they demand
• Master our processes and bring consistent attention to the details that matter
• Use basic computer skills to work within our inventory and processing system
• Identify opportunities to sharpen our efficiency and speak up about them
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and ready to perform
• Collaborate with the team to hit shared goals — this sport is not played solo
• Take coaching and direction and put it to work immediately

The Industrial Athlete Profile

Skills get you in the door. These qualities are what make you a KMP operator.

• Precise: You take pride in doing it right the first time, every time
• Coachable: Experience doesn’t make you too good for feedback — it makes you better at using it
• Dependable: The team counts on you. You show up ready to perform
• Safety-First: You don’t cut corners because you understand what’s at stake
• Team-Oriented: You know a smooth floor is a shared achievement
• Detail-Driven: You catch what others miss and take ownership of your area
• Hungry: Amazing attitude and a genuine drive to keep getting better

You’ve built the skills. KMP is where you put them to work — and get recognized for it.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company matching
• Profit sharing
• Bonuses
• First time home buyer’s program
• Company events
• And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Industrial Athlete/General Labor – Kripke Metal Processing

Great athletes aren’t made by easy days. They’re built in the grind, the repetition, the teamwork, and the discipline to show up and perform. At Kripke Metal Processing, we’re looking for someone who brings that same mentality to the floor every day.

Yes, this role is physical. You’ll move material, operate equipment, lift 25+ lbs. repeatedly, and work in a fast-paced environment. But what makes KMP different isn’t the workout — it’s what you get back.

What Our Team Members Say

In the words of the people who show up here every day:

1. “Everyone here cares.” The culture is real, not a poster on the wall.

2. “Promises are kept.” When Kripke says something will happen, it does!

3. “My health, safety, and financial well-being are always a top priority.” We look out for our people.

4. “More bonuses, benefits, and incentives than anywhere I’ve ever worked.” We reward performance.

5. “The President of the company invited me to lunch — and I haven’t even been here six months.” Your voice matters here from day one.

The Role: What You’ll Train For and Own

No prior experience required. We’ll coach you up. What we need is the right mindset.

• Learn and live the KMP culture — it’s the foundation of how we operate
• Commit to safety protocols and follow them without shortcuts
• Identify and purchase materials with growing expertise
• Work with your hands using hand and air-powered tools
• Perform repetitive lifts of 25–75 lbs. with proper form and consistency
• Build your knowledge of the recycling process from the ground up
• Master our systems and workflows with strong attention to detail
• Operate a forklift and Bobcat (training provided)
• Use basic computer skills to navigate our inventory and processing system
• Identify ways to make our operation faster and sharper
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and competition-ready
• Position is Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some overtime (depending on the workload) during the week and on ½ day on Saturdays.

The Industrial Athlete Profile

We’re not looking for a résumé. We’re looking for the person behind it.

• Coachable: Takes feedback, instruction, and constructive criticism and uses it
• Team-First: Understands that goals are achieved together, not alone
• Dependable: Shows up, every day, ready to go
• Driven: Looks for ways to improve, not just ways to get by
• Detail-Oriented: Sweats the small stuff because the small stuff matters
• Adaptable: Willing to flex across roles and areas as the operation demands
• Hungry: Amazing attitude and a genuine desire to grow

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Forklift operation — especially with non-uniform materials and weight distribution
• Background in the recycling or scrap metal industry

If you’re willing to put in the work, KMP will invest in you. Come build something.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company matching
• Profit sharing
• Bonuses
• First time home buyer’s program
• Company events
• And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person