Forklift Specialist - Receiving & Putaway (7am-3:30pm)

Loeb-Electric; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Loeb Electric, a leading electrical distributor in Columbus, OH, seeks a Forklift Specialist for Receiving & Putaway. This full-time role supports receiving, stocking, and preparing orders with RF scanners and forklift equipment.

Strong math ability and attention to detail are essential, with 1+ year warehouse experience preferred. The position offers steady day shifts and requires adherence to safety protocols in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and RF scanners.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must be able to work independently and coordinate with others.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials from vendors or warehouses with accuracy.
• Verify quantity and description against packing lists.
• Load/unload delivery trucks and stock items.
• Assemble and fill orders for shipment and prepare shipping docs.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner usage

Independent work

Team coordination

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computer systems

Job description

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Forklift Specialist - Receiving & Putaway (7am-3:30pm)

Full-time Full-Time Columbus, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1464

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Who you’ll work with :

Join the powerhouse electrical distributor in the construction industry! AtLoeb Electric, we’re more than just a distributor—we are the driving force that keeps innovation illuminated and businesses powered. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our values:

• People :Encouraging the success of our people.
• Trust :Building relationships among ourselves, customers, vendors & other partners.
• Commitment :Continuously striving to deliver high-quality, measurable results.
• Innovation : Providing ideas & solutions for our customers.

What you will be doing as a key player on our dynamic team:

• Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses with accuracy and efficiency.
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
• Prepare a receiving report if none is available.
• Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items and appropriately report/record any discrepancies to Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.
• Load and unload delivery trucks.
• Stock products and materials on shelves, racks or other designated storage areas.
• Enter quantity received against the purchase order in the computer system and print back order and inventory stock put away list.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials and/or marks information on cases, boxes, or other containers.
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers.
• Prepare shipping documentation.
• Review all orders to determine if items were picked correctly.
• Safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area.
• Accurately identify and count stock materials as listed on the cycle count list.
• Perform other general warehouse duties as necessary.

Experience:

• 1+ years of warehouse and distribution experience including use of commercial or industrial equipment.
• Experience with handheld computer equipment such as RF scanners.
• Must be able to follow directions and work independently.
• Able to work well and coordinate with others.
• Ability to read, write and exhibit strong basic math skills.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a deadline drive, fast paced environment.
• Ability to operate material moving equipment such as a forklift, riding pallet jack, manual pallet jack, and picking carts.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Essential Job Functions:

• Lifting/Carrying: Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull incoming products, boxes, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance or material handling equipment.
• Standing/Walking: Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors while unloading, inspecting, and moving materials throughout the warehouse.
• Climbing/Balance: Occasional climbing on docks or equipment platforms to access shipments or storage areas and move material; ability to maintain balance while handling heavy or awkward loads.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to unpack, inspect, and verify incoming materials.
• Reaching/Handling: Regular reaching, grasping, and handling of boxes, cartons, pallets, and equipment; manual dexterity required for scanning, labeling, and handling documentation.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision (for product identification and labels), and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to hear instructions, equipment signals, and communicate effectively with team members and truck drivers in a busy warehouse/dock environment.
• Environmental Conditions: Work performed primarily in a warehouse and loading dock environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and moving equipment; may occasionally work outdoors during unloading.
• PPE Use: Must be able to wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, etc.) for extended periods.

EEO and Accommodations

Loeb Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Loeb Electric also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the selection process—please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.