Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator

Koch·New York·United States·Operations

Koch is hiring a Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator in New York. Posted 2026-06-24; applications close 2026-08-23 (in 50 days).

Role details

Job Title

Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator

Location

Geneva, New York

Company

Guardian Glass

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

189491

Overview

Guardian Glass is looking for a motivated Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator to join our team in Geneva, NY. Operators perform a variety of coordinated activities that support safety, quality, and shipping goals. The role requires comfortable experience with forklift and overhead crane operations. You will work with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors to develop skills and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Shift

Friday - Monday (weekend role) 6am - 3pm OR Monday–Friday night shift 10pm – 6am

Starting Wage

Starting hourly wage is $20 per hour and commensurate with experience.

Your Responsibilities

  • Handle and move materials using forklifts and overhead cranes on and off trailers
  • Operate equipment and mechanized devices used in daily production
  • Inspect equipment, materials, and products to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects
  • Communicate and escalate problems, concerns, or improvements to supervisors, leads, and co-workers
  • Perform other functions in warehouse and shipping as needed
  • Communicate information to supervisors, leads, and peers in a professional manner
  • Strive to improve in a continuous operation and fast-paced changing production environment

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience loading and unloading trailers
  • Experience operating a forklift

Preferred / Additional qualifications

  • Experience operating an overhead crane

About Guardian Glass

Guardian Glass is a part of Guardian Industries and is among the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added, and fabricated glass products. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation, and technical applications. Our products are used in homes, offices, cars, and iconic projects worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on market data and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid time off, educational assistance, and may include additional family and wellness benefits. Eligibility varies by region and plan documentation.

Equal Opportunity

Guardian Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. For more information, visit Koch’s E-Verify page.

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