Forklift Operator - Day Shift, $21/hr + Benefits

McLane Company, Inc.; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 60,173,568 - 75,216,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $21/hour

Mon-Fri 5am start

Full-time schedule

Benefits after day 60 (medical, dental

Sick leave accrual from day one

401(k) profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in our Ohio warehouse. The role involves retrieving and transporting products to designated slots and ensuring accurate sorting and placement.

You will also enter shift data and work to maintain safety and efficiency across daily operations. Qualified candidates should be at least 18, have basic English literacy, and possess forklift experience or RF utility familiarity.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating forklift and RF utility is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Age 18+

English literacy

Forklift operation

RF Utility familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

RF Utility

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.

The Forklift Operator uses industrial, powered, computer-equipped standup forklifts to move materials throughout the distribution center and place product in designated areas. You will need to be comfortable working at heights of 20 feet or more at times.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Pay Rate: $21 per hour.
• Monday-Friday, start time of 5 am. Shifts last 8 to 10 hours.
• 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-Ohio-Lockbourne

Work Locations CK Columbus

Business Unit

ML410 CK Columbus

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular