Forklift Operator

kdc/one; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc/one Groveport is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to support our logistics flow in a manufacturing environment. You will handle materials, operate PIT equipment, and ensure accurate stock movement with scanners and SAP.

Join a safety-driven team that values GMP compliance and accurate inventory. This full-time role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience operating PIT equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety-focused with GMP awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate PIT turret trucks and reach lifts.
• Unload deliveries, stock materials, and track movements with handheld scanners or SAP.
• Pick materials for production runs.
• Move goods to inventory with accuracy and care.
• Complete PIT safety and maintenance checklists daily, report issues.
• Assist with cycle counts, audits, and year-end inventory checks.
• Load outgoing shipments to meet customer orders in full and on time.
• Mentor new forklift drivers as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and GMP-compliant work area.

Skills

PIT forklift operation

Handheld scanner use

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Forklift Operator

Location: Kdc/one Groveport

Full-Time Opportunity

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.
• Always keep things safe, clean, and GMP compliant (this is a beauty & wellness manufacturing site, after all).

What We Need from You:

• 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.