Lead Forklift Operator — Safety‑Focused Floor Leader

Babylist; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Babylist Discount

Paid Holidays

Paid Healthcare Benefits

Job summary

Babylist’s Commercial Point Fulfillment Center in Ohio seeks a Lead Forklift Operator on a Fri–Sun 6:00am–6:30pm schedule. You’ll be the most experienced on the floor, moving product safely, training new operators, and guiding the team under the supervisor.

This hands-on leadership role keeps you on equipment and leading from the floor. Starting pay is $25.75 per hour with a clear pay scale, and 4 floating holidays plus observed holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on forklift operating experience.
• Certified on multiple lift types (reach, stand-up, sit-down).
• Ability to train others and lead on safety.

Responsibilities

• Move, locate, stack, and count materials across the distribution center using the full range of lift equipment.
• Load and unload trailers safely, keeping outbound on schedule and inbound organized.
• Train new operators on equipment, safety protocols, and zone procedures.
• Lead pre-shift safety huddles and assign operators to zones and tasks.
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and flag maintenance needs.
• Spot and correct hazards, and report incidents and near misses to your supervisor.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and location checks.
• Escalate staffing, equipment, and volume issues to the supervisor before they affect shipments.

Skills

Reach Truck

Cherry Picker

Stand-Up Forklift

Sit-Down Forklift

Training Others

Safety Leadership

Floor Leadership

Job description

Babylist’s Commercial Point Fulfillment Center in Ohio seeks a Lead Forklift Operator on a Fri–Sun 6:00am–6:30pm schedule. You’ll be the most experienced on the floor, moving product safely, training new operators, and guiding the team under the supervisor.

This hands-on leadership role keeps you on equipment and leading from the floor. Starting pay is $25.75 per hour with a clear pay scale, and 4 floating holidays plus observed holidays.