Forklift Operator — Day Shift, Next‑Day Pay

PeopleReady; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay

Long-term or short-term assignments

Job summary

PeopleReady of Columbus, IN is hiring Forklift Operators to move pallets and containers in a warehouse environment. You will load and unload goods from trucks, and may also pick, wrap, and prepare orders for shipment. The role requires operating a forklift and/or pallet jack and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Shift availability includes 1st shift (Day). Pay rate is $18.50 per hour, with benefits including next-day pay and the option of long-term or short-term assignments, depending on availability.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in warehouse settings is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform bending/ twisting.
• Some assignments may require a valid driver license or forklift license.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods from trucks.
• May pick, wrap, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Move products to storage bays and follow inventory control instructions.
• Stack empty pallets.
• May use RF scanning equipment to track inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

PeopleReady of Columbus, IN is hiring Forklift Operators to move pallets and containers in a warehouse environment. You will load and unload goods from trucks, and may also pick, wrap, and prepare orders for shipment. The role requires operating a forklift and/or pallet jack and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Shift availability includes 1st shift (Day). Pay rate is $18.50 per hour, with benefits including next-day pay and the option of long-term or short-term assignments, depending on availability.