Forklift Operator

ID Logistics US; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics US in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced forklift operator to move goods within a distribution center using powered industrial equipment. You will load, unload, stock, and stage products while maintaining safety and efficiency.

This role requires daily equipment inspections, adherence to OSHA standards, and collaboration with Customer Service and other departments to ensure accurate, damage-free shipments and proper inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years of related experience or training.
• Must successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA).
• Must wear personal protective equipment per safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, clamps, etc.) to push, pull, lift, stack, or move products.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials.
• Inspect equipment daily and maintain it in a neat, clean condition.
• Ensure inbound/outbound shipments are accurate and report variances.
• Keep records to guarantee tight inventory control and security.
• Assist in physical inventories and ensure stock rotation.
• Coordinate with all departments, especially Customer Service.
• Follow customer requirements and safety procedures; work according to OSHA standards.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Inventory accuracy

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

OSHA certification

Job description

Job Description

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard. Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.

• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service.

Transportation and Maintenance

• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.