Forklift Operators - 12 Hour Shifts - Days (6:30am-6:30pm – 2-2-3 Schedule; Rotating Weekends)

Knowlton Development Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC is seeking a Forklift Operator for its Columbus facility in New Albany, Ohio. The operator will be responsible for operating PIT equipment, unloading and stocking goods, and ensuring operational safety and efficiency. Candidates are preferred to have experience operating forklifts and knowledge of safety procedures. The role offers competitive wages and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Benefits

Health/Vision/Dental/401k

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Bonus potential

Immediate openings

Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehouse and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with SAP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Operates Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) in the warehouse.
• Picks and stages materials for production runs.
• Completes maintenance checklists for assigned equipment.

Skills

Operating powered industrial equipment

Knowledge of safety policies

Ability to operate handheld scanners

Education

HS Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

kdc/one Columbus, New Albany, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About us:

Columbus:

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Columbus, Ohio facility. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beautyand personal care products! Our Columbus facility is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 161/Beech Rd. in New Albany.

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you jointhe kdc/one Team!

General Information:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to pick, stage, load and stock materials, components and finish goods in and out of the warehouse in accordance with all safety and operational policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Business Process Procedures (BPPs).

What are we looking for?

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent highly preferred. In lieu of Diploma or GED, years of experience, knowledge, skills, and fit will be considered.
• Prior experience operating powered industrial equipment in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Benefits Include:

• Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Immediate openings

This position is responsible for:

• Operates PIT equipment, such as sit-down forklifts, counter-balance lift, cherry-pickers, turret trucks, and reach trucks within the safety and operational requirements established by the Company and equipment manufacturer.
• Unloads materials and components from incoming delivery trucks and stocks in inventory locations.
• Picks materials and components from inventory locations and stages for production runs.
• Stocks unused materials and components, and finished goods from production into inventory locations.
• Picks finished goods from inventory locations, stages for shipments and loads outbound trucks.
• Completes PIT maintenance checklists for assigned equipment prior to operating and reports any safety gaps and mechanical repairs to the management team.
• Uses a handheld scanner and/or computer to process SAP transactions, review picklist transfer orders, track material movements and audit shipments for completeness and accuracy. Reports discrepancies to the management team.
• Performs physical inventory checks to support inventory investigations, cycle counts, quarterly book to book (B2B) reconciliations and annual physical inventory (PI) counts, as requested.
• Assist with training forklift operators within the department, as requested.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands. Performs other related duties as required.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Columbus, New Albany, Ohio, United States of America