Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

McLane Company, Inc; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid holidays after 90 days

Vacation and sick leave from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator in Nicholasville, KY. You will move goods, place products, and operate RF scanners in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Pay starts at $21.37 per hour with a 0.50 shift differential for the 3rd shift, and benefits begin after 60 days. Join a long-standing leader in distribution and support operations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift is a plus; RF scanner experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and transport product to assigned slots.
• Identify product for selection, sorting, and placement.
• Follow aisle specs for sorting and placement of product.
• Enter shift tasks into the system accurately.
• Work safely to prevent injuries and damage to goods and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Organized

Problem solver

Teamwork oriented

Safety conscious

Detailed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF Scanner

Job description

Start a fulfilling career as a Forklift Operator!

We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to collectively challenging any supply chain problem with top-of-the-line technology and safety measures carried throughout the process. We wouldn't be where we are without our warehouse team. It's why we've built a culture-focused and diverse environment for you that offers opportunities for advancement with industry-leading benefits.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay Rate: $21.37 per hour .50 cent 3rd shift differential
• Monday - Friday 1am start time
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Forklift Operator:

• Retrieve and transport product to assigned slots.
• Identify product to be selected, sorted, and placed.
• Follow aisle specifications for product sorting and placement.
• Enter assigned product for each shift into the system.
• Work safely to prevent injury to people and damage to products and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Warehouse Teammate:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating a forklift and RF Utility (preferable, not required).
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Organized
• Problem solver
• Teamwork oriented
• Safety conscious
• Detailed

Moving America forward - together.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of teammates for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Nicholasville

Work Locations: DC Cumberland 1040 Baker Lane Nicholasville 40356

Business Unit: GR360

Job: Warehouse

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3rd - Overnight

Employee Status: Regular