Forklift Operator

kdc/one, Groveport; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking a Forklift Operator in Groveport, Ohio. This role involves operating PIT equipment, unloading deliveries, stocking materials, and ensuring accurate handling with scanners. You will participate in cycle counts and inventory tasks, while supporting production flow in a fast-paced warehouse.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and forklift experience. SAP/scanner familiarity is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with a safety-first team culture and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (or equivalent experience).
• Previous PIT equipment experience in a warehouse/manufacturing setting preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be reliable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work around motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate PIT equipment including turret and reach trucks.
• Unload deliveries, stock materials, and track movements with scanners or SAP.
• Pick materials for production runs and move goods to inventory with care.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and report issues.
• Assist with cycle counts, audits, and year-end inventory tasks.
• Load goods onto leaving trucks to meet customer deadlines and quantities.
• Support and mentor new forklift drivers as needed.

Skills

Forklift certified

Safety-focused

Team player

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Handheld scanners

Job description

Kdc/one is seeking a Forklift Operator in Groveport, Ohio. If you're forklift certified, handy with a scanner, and comfortable in a warehouse, we’re looking for you! At Kdc/one, our Forklift Operators are the center of our logistics flow. You’ll handle the materials that keep our production lines moving and efficient.

Our Team

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a variety of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) turret trucks, and reach lifts
• Unload incoming deliveries, stock materials, and track every move with handheld scanners or SAP
• Pick up materials and components for production runs
• Move unused or finished goods to inventory with accuracy and care
• Complete PIT safety and maintenance checklists daily, and report any issues urgently
• Assist with cycle counts, quarterly audits, and year-end inventory checks
• Load leaving trucks to get customer orders out on time and in full
• Support and mentor new forklift drivers when needed

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred (if you've got the experience and skill, we still want to hear from you)
• Prior experience operating PIT equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• SAP experience is not required but preferred
• Reliable, team-oriented, and safety-focused
• Comfortable to lift up to 50 lbs, and work around motorized equipment all day
• Take pride in keeping things organized and moving smoothly

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to influence business decisions
• High-impact leadership role in a growing manufacturing environment

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or