Forklift Operator

Wynen's; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's in Columbus, OH is seeking a Safety-focused Warehouse Operator to support sustainable packaging operations on-site. You will operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, and stage paper-based packaging, containerboard, and recycling materials.

In this role you will assist production lines, shipping and receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, and perform basic quality checks.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate forklifts and warehouse material-handling equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Capability to support warehouse and production workflows (shipping/receiving, staging, inventory).
• Attention to detail for basic quality checks and material handling accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and grow toward manufacturing, logistics, or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely to transport materials.
• Support production lines, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Perform inventory control tasks to keep materials organized and accurate.
• Load, stage, and prepare materials for downstream operations.
• Complete basic quality checks to ensure material readiness.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain strong focus on safety and sustainability practices.

Skills

Forklift operations

Safety procedures

Material handling

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Growth potential

Job description

Role Summary

Safety-focused Warehouse Operator supporting sustainable packaging operations. This on-site position involves operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, and stage paper-based packaging, containerboard, and recycling materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely to transport materials
• Support production lines, shipping, and receiving activities
• Perform inventory control tasks to keep materials organized and accurate
• Load, stage, and prepare materials for downstream operations
• Complete basic quality checks to ensure material readiness
• Contribute to a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with a continuous improvement mindset
• Maintain strong focus on safety and sustainability practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to operate forklifts and warehouse material-handling equipment
• Strong commitment to safety procedures and safe work practices
• Capability to support warehouse and production workflows (shipping/receiving, staging, inventory)
• Attention to detail for basic quality checks and material handling accuracy
• Willingness to learn and grow toward manufacturing, logistics, or supervisory responsibilities