Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Safe, Fast-Paced Warehouse

Schnellecke; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator - Sit-Down to move materials across the warehouse and loading dock areas. You will perform pre-shift inspections and ensure safe equipment operation while loading, unloading, and transporting goods.

The role requires forklift experience, certification readiness, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy with RF scanners and WMS. This on-site position offers growth within a safety-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to obtain powered industrial equipment certification.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials between dock, staging, and storage areas.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections and ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Load and unload trailers while maintaining product integrity and proper weight distribution.
• Accurately scan and track inventory movements using RF scanners or manual systems.
• Ensure materials are properly staged and stored according to operational requirements.
• Follow all safety standards, operating procedures, and company policies.

Skills

RF scanners usage

Warehouse safety awareness

Attention to detail

Ability to pass background check

Ability to pass drug screening

Fast-paced warehouse adaptability

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Schnellecke Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator - Sit-Down to move materials across the warehouse and loading dock areas. You will perform pre-shift inspections and ensure safe equipment operation while loading, unloading, and transporting goods.

The role requires forklift experience, certification readiness, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy with RF scanners and WMS. This on-site position offers growth within a safety-focused team environment.