Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Warehouse Pro

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

401K match up to 7.5%

Discounted stock purchasing program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is hiring a Forklift Operator in Orrville, OH. This hourly role follows a step pay progression and starts at $18.90 per hour, with weekly pay. Responsibilities include operating a forklift to move, locate, stack and count merchandise, and performing order filler duties.

You will unload inbound shipments, verify accuracy, and maintain inventory controls while following safety guidelines and OSHA standards. Benefits include health coverage and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to perform basic math (adding, subtracting, dividing).
• Must be able to read orders for picking and staging of products.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring exact number and type loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties to meet customer service standards.
• Move product from staging/storage into rail cars or trailers.
• Operate forklift or other equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading orders

Pre-shift inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift safety equipment

Job description

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is hiring a Forklift Operator in Orrville, OH. This hourly role follows a step pay progression and starts at $18.90 per hour, with weekly pay. Responsibilities include operating a forklift to move, locate, stack and count merchandise, and performing order filler duties.

You will unload inbound shipments, verify accuracy, and maintain inventory controls while following safety guidelines and OSHA standards. Benefits include health coverage and 401(k) match.