3rd Shift Forklift Operator

Medium; North Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Ohio is looking for candidates to handle inventory management and freight operations. Responsibilities include loading and shipping pallets, monitoring inventory levels, and safely operating forklifts. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, and possess good math skills. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs. and working in variable temperatures, ensuring a safe work environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience with stand-up and sit-down forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put-away all inbound receipts.
• Load and ship all outbound pallets.
• Monitor inventory levels and refill as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Basic math skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts.
• Loading and shipping all outbound pallets.
• Picking and loading pallets for shuttle to the Ohio Kitchen.
• Monitoring inventory levels of all items in designated Pick Line support locations, and refilling before inventory is depleted.
• Drop, move, and put-away quality impacted pallets as directed by Tech Services.
• Scan all moved products accurately to keep inventory records current.
• Be available to work overtime if business volumes change.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non‑palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for scanning product.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has the potential to be below freezing and may become slippery.
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Show respect for all co‑workers and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Safely work in cold weather conditions.

Requirements

• Experience with stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good basic math skills.

Preferred Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequently stand, communicate, and listen.
• Occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Require visual perception, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Perform repetitive movements.
• Work in variable temperatures (cold/hot).

EEO

Mom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non‑discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or military status.