1st Shift Forklift Operator - Fast, Safe & Detail‑Oriented

CEVA Supply Chain; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) match

Holiday pay and PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Bereavement/Jury Duty

Job summary

CEVA Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator I for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30am-2pm) to safely operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a warehouse environment. You will receive, store and fulfill orders while maintaining product safety, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Key responsibilities include loading/unloading, stacking, shrink wrapping, and daily cycle counts. OSHA safety rules apply, with competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment (electric pallet jack, forklifts).
• Strong sense of urgency and coordination with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player who can follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload pallets and cases from trucks or conveyors.
• Safely operate forklifts to move and stack materials.
• Sort and build pallets to meet customer expectations.
• Apply shrink wrap to pallets using machinery.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections for maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Stand-Up/Sit-Down Forklift

Job description

CEVA Supply Chain is seeking a Forklift Operator I for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30am-2pm) to safely operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a warehouse environment. You will receive, store and fulfill orders while maintaining product safety, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Key responsibilities include loading/unloading, stacking, shrink wrapping, and daily cycle counts. OSHA safety rules apply, with competitive pay and full benefits.