Forklift Operator

CEVA Logistics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator I for the 1st shift in Indianapolis, working Monday–Friday, 6am-2:30pm or 9:30am-6pm. Pay is $20.50 per hour, located at Pendleton Pike, with responsibilities including loading/unloading, operating forklifts and jacks, and ensuring product safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes OSHA safety compliance, daily equipment checks, and accurate inventory handling while supporting distribution operations to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate powered material handling equipment (electric pallet jack, stand-up/sit-down forklift).
• Must meet all PPE requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks or conveyors by hand or with equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Sort and stack products to pallets per customer specifications.
• Apply shrink wrap to pallets using machinery.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of transactions.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
• Keep storage locations accurate with daily cycle counts.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other distribution tasks as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift (Stand-up/Sit-down)

Job description

1st Shift (Day)
Pay: $20.50/hour
Shift:1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm or 9:30am-6pm
Location: Pendleton Pike
Forklift Operator 1

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment including Sit-Down/Stand Up Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality and integrity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment
• Safely loading/unloading, transporting, and stacking materials using forklifts
• Sorting and building products to pallets to ensure compliance with customer expectations
• Use machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallet
• Quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions
• Performing daily equipment inspections for maintenance
• Maintain accuracy of storage locations by performing daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance tasks
• Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need
• Adhering to strict OSHA safety rules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment, i.e. electric pallet jack and Stand-up/Sit down forklift
• Must meet all PPE requirements
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills