Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Colonial Group; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a dedicated forklift operator for a third shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Monday through Friday) with overtime opportunities. Responsibilities include operating a forklift and wrapping equipment, maintaining orderly stock, and documenting materials received and shipped.

You will support production by pulling jobs, tagging inventory, and balancing workloads while keeping a clean, safe warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months forklift experience.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to obtain PCA certified forklift license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Assist with production pull, inventory tags and counts.
• Balance workload, organize warehouses, and perform cleaning.
• Follow safety and company policies for forklift operation.
• Report any missing, broken, or worn forklift parts.
• Adhere to all safety rules; other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overtime tolerance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PCA forklift license

Job description

THIS POSITION IS FOR THIRD SHIFT 11PM-7AM 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.