Forklift Operator

48forty Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily pay access

Referral bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

48forty Solutions is seeking a Forklift Operator in Columbus, OH to load/unload trailers, move pallets, and keep production moving safely.

The role requires 1–3 years of forklift experience, reliability, and the ability to work overtime. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of forklift experience.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing or construction preferred.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets and move them to the proper location inside the plant.
• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area.
• Stack finished products into trailers or storage areas at safe heights.
• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Willing to work overtime

Job description

Overview

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to load and unload trailers with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We’re looking for a motivated individual who will keep things moving at a safe and efficient pace!

Hourly Pay:

$20.00/hr.

Shift(s):

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location:

Columbus, OH 43207

What You'll Do

• Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant

• Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area

• Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height

• Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind

What You'll Need

• 1-3 years of forklift experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred

• Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Willing to work overtime as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay – Access to your earned wages before payday!
• Referral Bonuses
• Long-Term Career Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Great Team Environment

What It's Like

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate

• Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths in time

• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

Starting from USD $20.00/Hr.