Forklift Operator - Washington Court House, OH

Job Description

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Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift with the purpose of pulling finished goods off the palletizer and placing the finished goods in the correct warehouse storage location and loading trailers with finished goods, ensuring that product is damage free.


Key Responsibilities:

Correctly warehouse all palletized and non-palletized materials from the packaging lines using safe procedures while maintaining the quality of all products and using accurate inventory management procedures

Correctly Load trailers according to loading specifications and in a manner which delivers product on time and complete as measured by our customers and other receiving destinations

Receive, inspect, unload and correctly warehouse all in-bound shipments (finished goods) using safe procedures while maintaining the quality of all products and using accurate inventory management procedures

Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading trailers for product shipment and after unloading inbound trailers

Operate forklift and high lift equipment to move product within the warehouse to trailers and various other warehouse locations and operate in a manner maintaining required sanitation levels; Repair and recoup damaged goods as accidentally created during product movement and as required; Follow FIFO principles for finished products

Perform accurate inventory transactions into our warehousing systems; Tag pallets from the palletizer and record production, organize warehouse and all warehouse supplies and materials, supply materials to packaging lines, supply and service palletizer equipment

Accurately pick all products for mixed pallets, properly palletize, and stretch wrap finished skid

Report or take appropriate action when quality checks do not meet set specifications

All associates are responsible for the safety, quality, and food safety in their work area

Operate forklift equipment within functional area of responsibilities and accountabilities


Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education/ Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Be 18 years of age or older


Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education


Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment

2 years of work experience within manufacturing

Working knowledge of food safety practices

Computer experience

Knowledge of inventory control principles

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Standing on a concrete floor

Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space

Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.

Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $19.00 - $22.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.