Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 22,048 - 31,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

supply-chain in Pataskala, Ohio is seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st Shift, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and moving stock in a team-oriented and safety-focused environment. Applicants should have a forklift operator certificate, a high school diploma, and preferred warehouse experience.

This position offers a pay of $19.40 per hour, affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and excellent training opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience operating Sit Down and Reach forklifts.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

Tools

RF Scanner

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Pay: $19.40 per hour

Role Purpose

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand‑up, sit‑down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, you will be an essential part of everyday life.

Key Accountabilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift‑training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience operating Sit Down and Reach forklifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience with RF Scanner.
• Minimum of 6 months using Warehouse Management System such as Manhattan.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day.
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.