Warehouse Forklift Operator

Warehouse Equipment Operator - All Shifts Open

$22/hr - $25.75/hr dependent on shift

The Warehouse Associate safely operates industrial trucks, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, to load, unload, transport, and stack goods in a fast-paced warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment. This role focuses on accurate material handling, inventory management, and preparing customer orders for shipping while following strict safety procedures and supporting operations in a 3PL warehouse environment aligned with AWS Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks safely to load, unload, transport, and stack goods throughout the warehouse.
• Perform material handling tasks, including moving pallets, organizing products, and staging materials for production or shipping.
• Pick and prepare orders accurately according to pick lists and shipping requirements.
• Conduct pre-operation safety checks and inspections on industrial trucks and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Follow established safety protocols and warehouse procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with inventory activities, including counting, tracking, and updating inventory records as needed.
• Support general labor tasks in the warehouse such as cleaning work areas, consolidating materials, and maintaining organized storage locations.
• Work efficiently within a 3PL warehouse environment that supports AWS Data Centers, adhering to operational and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
• Prepare goods for shipment by staging, labeling, and ensuring loads are secure and compliant with shipping guidelines.
• Successfully complete a forklift test during the first 12 days to demonstrate safe and proficient equipment operation.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to safely operate industrial trucks, including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Strong material handling skills, including pallet movement and product organization.
• Order picking experience with attention to accuracy and detail.
• General labor capabilities such as lifting, moving, and organizing goods as required.
• Inventory handling experience, including counting and tracking stock.
• Ability to perform safety checks and basic inspections on forklifts and related equipment.
• Capability to pass a forklift test within the first 12 days of employment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a 3PL warehouse environment, particularly supporting data center operations.
• Familiarity with shipping preparation, including staging, labeling, and securing loads.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a high-volume warehouse setting.
• Strong reliability and willingness to work assigned shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing facility that offers clear opportunities for advancement and promotes from within, providing a strong path for career growth. The operation is expanding significantly, increasing headcount from approximately 120 to 250 over the year, creating new roles and development opportunities for motivated team members.

Work Environment

This role is based in a busy warehouse environment that supports data center operations, with regular use of sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for material handling. Multiple shifts are available Monday through Friday and on weekends, including first shift (approximately 5:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.), second shift (approximately 1:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.), third shift (approximately 9:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m.), as well as weekend day and night shifts. The facility operates on structured schedules with defined shift differentials, and work involves standing, moving throughout the warehouse, and handling materials and inventory in a fast-paced, safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockbourne, OH.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.75/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Lockbourne, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.