Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Colonial Group; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a reliable forklift operator for the second shift to safely move and wrap materials, maintain orderly stock, and support production workflows. You will handle unloading, counting, and documentation of materials while ensuring safe operations around forklifts and machinery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6+ months forklift experience, and PCA forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months forklift operating experience required.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Must obtain and maintain PCA forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Wrap/ unload materials as needed and keep stock organized.
• Document materials unloaded and transferred from trucks.
• Support production by pulling jobs and tracking inbound forms and counts.
• Collaborate with other shipping and receiving staff to balance workload and maintain clean warehouses.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

PCA certified forklift license

Job description

THIS POSITION IS FOR SECOND SHIFT 3PM-11PM MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH OVERTIME

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.

Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.

Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.

Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.

Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.

Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.

Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.

Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED.

6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.

Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.

Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.