Forklift Driver (Warehouse)

kochfoods; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods in Ohio (Fairfield) is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to load and unload materials, move product within the facility, and transport items according to production and shipping schedules.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment, inspect loads for shipment, use RF guns to update inventory, complete daily checklists, and help maintain dock and storage area cleanliness while strictly adhering to safety rules.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certification required.
• Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks to load, unload, and move materials within the facility.
• Transport materials according to production and shipping schedules.
• Unload/load trailers and trucks, stack products in storage bays.
• Ensure loads are secure and compliant with safety rules.
• Complete daily operator's checklist for lift trucks.
• Inspect finished goods and ensure pallets/packaging are in good condition.
• Use RF guns to scan inventory, receive materials, and verify orders.
• Maintain cleanliness/order in dock, freezer, and storage zones.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Gun scanning

Inventory control

Tools

RF Gun

Forklift

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate various lift trucks; loading and unloading materials and deliveries, and moving product within the facility.
• Transport material and equipment according to production and shipping schedules.
• Unload and load trailers and straight trucks.
• Stack product in storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
• Ensure secure loads, complying with Company safety rules and regulations.
• Complete Daily Operator's Checklist for lift trucks.
• Inspect finished goods prior to loading for shipment, ensuring pallets and packaging are in excellent condition.
• Use RF guns to scan inventory, receive materials, update inventory, and scan and verify orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within dock, freezer and storage zones.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Forklift Operator Certification required.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate forklift, and other heavy complex equipment.