Forklift Operator I - Day Shift, 1st Shift, $20.50/hr

CEVA Logistics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator I for the 1st shift in Indianapolis, working Monday–Friday, 6am-2:30pm or 9:30am-6pm. Pay is $20.50 per hour, located at Pendleton Pike, with responsibilities including loading/unloading, operating forklifts and jacks, and ensuring product safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes OSHA safety compliance, daily equipment checks, and accurate inventory handling while supporting distribution operations to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate powered material handling equipment (electric pallet jack, stand-up/sit-down forklift).
• Must meet all PPE requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks or conveyors by hand or with equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Sort and stack products to pallets per customer specifications.
• Apply shrink wrap to pallets using machinery.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of transactions.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
• Keep storage locations accurate with daily cycle counts.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other distribution tasks as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift (Stand-up/Sit-down)

Job description

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator I for the 1st shift in Indianapolis, working Monday–Friday, 6am-2:30pm or 9:30am-6pm. Pay is $20.50 per hour, located at Pendleton Pike, with responsibilities including loading/unloading, operating forklifts and jacks, and ensuring product safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes OSHA safety compliance, daily equipment checks, and accurate inventory handling while supporting distribution operations to meet customer expectations.