Fork Truck Operator- 12hr (Am/Pm-Rotating Swing Shifts)

The Clorox Company; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Atlanta-West facility on a rotating 12-hour swing shift (7am–7pm). You will perform daily forklift inspections, manage packaging materials, and help ensure safe, efficient loading and unloading in a high-output manufacturing environment.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, resume, and 1–2 years of related experience. You will report safety concerns, follow SDS procedures, and work on continuous improvement while adhering to

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Resume required.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing/distribution preferred.
• Proven forklift operator capabilities and safety focus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including weekends.
• Demonstrates 5S and OSHA/DOT compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of electric-powered forklift with proper documentation and uses attachments (slip-sheet, double-forks, clamp).
• Supports production by staging and moving packaging materials; maintains safe loading practices.
• Reports unsafe conditions via Hazardous Notification, BBS, and work orders for repair.
• Conducts safety checks related to trailer loading and dock locking systems.
• Maintains forklift security procedures and tool inventory.
• Plans and prioritizes work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Completes unloading/loading documentation accurately.
• Supports Changeover, Startup/Shutdown processes to standards.
• Follows OSHA and DOT regulations; maintains WPO and housekeeping.
• Understands SDS handling of raw materials and weight distribution requirements.
• Understands warehouse layout and capacity constraints.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Clorox Company is seeking a qualified candidate for Forklift Operator position at our Atlanta-West facility. We are seeking a dedicated operator to join our manufacturing team on rotational swing shifts. This role involves performing daily inspections of electric-powered forklifts and using various attachments like slip-sheet units, double-forks, and clamp trucks. The job supports production by managing packaging materials and ensuring safety through reporting and correcting unsafe conditions. This role also involves planning and prioritizing work assignments, supporting changeover and startup/shutdown processes, and handling raw materials according to SDS procedures. Additionally, the job requires understanding complex loading practices, warehouse layout, and capacity constraints. Additionally, the job requires understanding complex loading practices, warehouse layout, and capacity constraints. This role offers an engaging environment where your skills will directly contribute to high-quality product output. We welcome candidates who are eager to develop their expertise in advanced manufacturing processes while maintaining safety standards. Join us in driving innovation through efficient production practices.

Hourly rate compensation: $24.63 with a shift differential (when applicable for overnight hours). Shift: 12hr- Rotating Swing Shift (7am-7pm).

In this role, you will:

• Performs daily inspections of electric powered forklift using correct documentation, proficient with several types of forklift attachments, such as a slip-sheet unit, double-forks, and clamp truck.

• Support production with stage to stock and stock to stage for all packaging materials .

• Ensures that unsafe conditions get reported and corrected through the Hazardous Notification, BBS processes and write-up work orders for repair.

• Perform all necessary safety checks related to trailer loading and dock locking systems.

• Maintain procedural compliance of forklift security and departmental tools.

• Effectively plan and prioritize work assignments with minimal supervision.

• Properly fill-out documentation associated with unloading and loading practices within the department with minimal supervision.

• Supports Changeover, Startup / Shutdown Processes to standards.

• Understands and adheres to Regulatory compliance with OSHA & DOT standards, ensures WPO and housekeeping standards are sustained.

• Has knowledge of SDS's and follows proper procedures for handling raw materials.

• Understand complex loading practices and maintain weight distribution for all types of carrier equipment.

• Understand warehouse layout and capacity constraint.

What we look for:

• High school diploma (or equivalent experience) required.

• Resume required.

• Preferably 1-2 years of prior experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

• Able to demonstrate high level of Forklift Operator capabilities.

• Detail-oriented, willingness to learn, creativity, with sense of urgency.

• Strong commitment to plant’s non-negotiables and company’s core values.

• Be willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. Workdays and schedules may change periodically for training purposes, and according to business needs. Must be able to work off shift and weekends.

• Meets required Skill Certification Criteria, tracks progress against the Certification and takes ownership for training.

• Supports department and plants goals of MVP for maximum output.

• Can demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrate ability to prioritize work area to 5S standards.

• Able to follow established procedures and protocols, compliance with OSHA & DOT standards.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more .

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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