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Wild Republic

Tow Motor Operator

Independence, OH · On-site

Description Tow Motor Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the ... POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Full Time - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with ...

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Tow Motor Operator

Beachwood, OH · On-site

We are seeking a highly experienced and dependable Tow Motor Operator to join our team. This position will primarily be responsible for safe and efficient material movement throughout our operations ...

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Forklift Operator

Niles, OH

$20 - $23/hr

Production Tow Motor Operator **Location:** Niles, Ohio **Position Type:** Full-Time **Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM or 4:30 PM (depending on the day) **Pay Rate:** $20-23 per hour

Mancan

Crane Operator & Tow-motor

Brunswick, OH · On-site

If you have experience loading and unloading steel coils, operating overhead cranes and tow motors ... Loading and unloading steel coils from trucks and work centers Tow motor operation Loading and ...

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Material Handler (Tow Motor)

Solon, OH · On-site

$18/hr

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GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC

Material Handler

Oberlin, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Trained or ability to be trained as a tow motor operator * Ability to communicate with management team * Stay on task and able to work independently * Flexible with changing direction throughout the ...

Redi Towing

Tow Truck Operator

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

Locally owned car and truck towing company looking to fill two Full Time Tow Truck Operator positions. Get paid while you're in training! Company paid uniforms provided. Benefits are Available! No ...

IHI Connectors

Tool Crib Attendant

Mentor, OH

$18 - $20/hr

The Tool Crib Attendant also serves as a backup to the Tow Motor Operator as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Prepare and issue complete tooling kits for scheduled production jobs and ...

MD Auto Repair

Tow Truck Operator

Patchogue, NY · On-site

$1.1K - $1.5K/wk

Patchogue, New York * $1,100 - $1,500 per week * Full-time (36-48 hours/week) Now Hiring: Tow Truck Operator / Roadside Assistance Driver MD Auto Repair & Towing is hiring a full-time Tow Truck ...

GPKC LLC

(Lazer Tow) Tow Truck Operator

Grandview, MO · On-site

$850 - $2.0K/wk

We have immediate openings for full-time tow truck operators. We are looking to hire motivated, hardworking individuals who are willing to work nights and weekends. Are you ready to be part of the ...

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How much do full time tow motor operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time tow motor operator in the United States is $22.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Tow Motor Operator vs Forklift Operator?

AspectFull Time Tow Motor OperatorForklift Operator
CredentialsTypically requires OSHA certification and on-the-job trainingRequires OSHA certification and forklift license
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, manufacturing plantsWarehouses, construction sites, manufacturing facilities
Job DutiesMoving tow motors to transport goods, often in large facilitiesOperating forklifts to lift, move, and stack materials
Industry UsageCommon in logistics, retail, manufacturingCommon in warehousing, construction, industrial settings

Both roles involve operating powered industrial trucks and require OSHA certification. The main difference lies in the equipment operated: Tow Motor Operators focus on moving tow motors for transporting goods over longer distances within facilities, while Forklift Operators handle forklifts for lifting and stacking materials. Your choice depends on the specific equipment and work environment preferred.

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Tow Motor Operator

Independence, OH • On-site

Wild Republic
Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate material handling equipment such as reach trucks and tow motors to move, locate, and stack merchandise.

  • Pick large quantity orders from overstock, deliver supplies, and put away stock to manage inventory and space.

  • Perform maintenance tasks on tow motors, including battery checks and scheduling service, and participate in warehouse reorganization activities.

Job description

Description

Tow Motor Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the reach truck. 


Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Department Duties 

Picks large quantity orders from overstock to avoid depleting pick slots. 

Delivers packaging and display supplies to needed departments. 

Puts away stock by rotating stock.  

Fills pick slots and makes room by putting away back up products as needed.  

For all location changes, completes change sheet and enters new location in computer. 

Continuously drops stock for pick slots.  

Makes room for new product.  

Collects empty skids and returns to receiving docks for unloading. 

Completes assigned tasks for tow motor maintenance, which may include weekly battery checks, scheduling quarterly RPMs, calling for service when problems arise, or other duties related to maintenance of the tow motors. 

Participates in warehouse reorganization when needed to make room for new product and to arrange fast moving and slow-moving items in the appropriate aisles. 

Sets up and takes down racking to accommodate product.  

Assists with moving closeout items to closeout aisles and toy fair booth setup and takedown annually. 



Required Duties of all Associates 

Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)  

Understand and execute the principles of the company's Operational Excellence program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities 

Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company 

Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety 


Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Tow motor certified and able to drive a tow motor and a reach truck. 

Able to follow oral and written instructions, including special instructions. 

Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities necessary to achieve desired results and considers additional ways to help the company beyond assigned tasks. 

High attention to detail and accuracy. 

Accepts and effectively adapts to change. Recognizes change is necessary, inevitable, and an opportunity to learn new things. 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Position requires frequent standing, lifting, reaching, walking, handling, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds 


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

Required: 

High school diploma or G.E.D  

1-year experience in a warehouse environment 

2+ years stand up Tow Motor reach truck experience working in a fast-paced environment. 


POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

Full Time - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with possible overtime 

Additional hours and days (holidays, weekends) as required 



EEO Statement  

Wild Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment, recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, lay-off, demotion or termination of employment will be made without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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