Forklift Operator 16/hr 1st Shift

Forklift Operator 16hr 1ST SHIFT

This role focuses on operating a sit-down forklift to support shipping and receiving activities, including moving, staging, and preparing products within a warehouse environment. The position plays a key part in ensuring accurate inventory control, efficient material handling, and timely loading and unloading of trailers.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down style forklift safely and efficiently to move products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Shrink wrap pallets to prepare orders and products for storage or shipment.
• Pick and stage products according to shipping and production requirements.
• Collect finished product from the manufacturing floor and transport it to designated warehouse locations.
• Convey product to appropriate storage or shipping areas within the facility.
• Load and unload trailers while maintaining accuracy and protecting product integrity.
• Match, label, and scan products and containers to ensure correct identification and traceability.
• Perform data entry to support inventory control and logistics tracking.
• Support shipping and receiving processes by verifying product quantities and documentation.
• Assist with general material handling tasks as needed to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate a sit-down style forklift in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including loading and unloading trailers.
• Knowledge of basic logistics processes such as picking, staging, and product flow.
• Ability to perform accurate inventory control tasks, including matching, labeling, and scanning.
• Basic data entry skills to update inventory and shipping information.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and handle moderate physical effort to move containers and materials.
• Ability to walk, stand, and carry materials for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and climb ladders as required by warehouse tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems for inventory and logistics tracking.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for simple documentation and reporting.
• General experience in material handling within a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a warehouse team where your contribution directly supports efficient operations and product flow. You will work in a hands-on environment that values reliability, safety, and attention to detail, with opportunities to build your experience in logistics, inventory control, and forklift operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing support environment that involves regular forklift operation and material handling. You will spend most of the day on your feet, walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and performing tasks that may require stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, and climbing ladders. Work involves handling pallets, containers, and various materials, as well as using scanning equipment, shrink wrap tools, and computer systems such as ERP software and Microsoft Office for basic data entry and inventory tasks. The environment is active and fast-paced, with a focus on safety and efficient product movement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.48/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.