Forklift Operator Jobs in Ohio
A Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the logistics industry, ensuring the efficient management of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. Their primary responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, moving goods stored on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, stacking goods in the correct storage bays, and following inventory control instructions. They also check loads for accuracy and damages, ensuring that the correct products are delivered to the right location. To ensure safety, forklift operators are required to perform regular machine checks and adhere to safety regulations.
Important skills for a Forklift Operator include good hand-eye coordination, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to safety guidelines. As the work involves lifting heavy goods and operating machinery, forklift operators must be comfortable with physical work and have a high level of mechanical aptitude. They should also have a good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control. Certifications in forklift operation are critical, with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) forklift certification being a common requirement. Prior to becoming a Forklift Operator, a person may have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, Delivery Driver, or Material Handler.

Material Handler - Fork Lift Driver - 3rd Shift
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Mason, OH
- 5 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Mason, OH
- 5 days ago
Ability to operate material handling equipment. Forklift experience, required. Basic math and reading skills. Computer literacy. Good interpersonal and communication skills....

- DESIGN WITHIN REACH
- Batavia, OH
- 12 days ago
- DESIGN WITHIN REACH
- Batavia, OH
- 12 days ago
Stack and palletize product to utilize storage. Label each carton with bar code labels in a uniform manner. Count and verify quantities to a Packing list....
Shop Service Technician / Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician
- Stow, OH
- 2 days ago
- Stow, OH
- 2 days ago
At Crown, we know that our employees are the driving force behind our success in the material handling industry. We cultivate a culture of passionate people and inspired innovation....
Material Handler / Forklift Operator - Earn $17.75 per hour and up based on experience
- Jackson Center, OH
- 45+ days ago
- Jackson Center, OH
- 45+ days ago
As a Plastipak Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas....
Weekend Shift/ Warehouse Assembler Employbridge is currently seeking Warehouse Assembler candidates to work at a company ranked #1 as the worlds most sustainable companies. The position is in...
1st shift / Warehouse Assembler Employbridge is currently seeking Warehouse Assembler candidates to work at a company ranked #1 as the worlds most sustainable companies. The position is in Oxford,...
: Blackfish Federal, LLC is committed to supporting economic development in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). Candidates residing in a designated HUBZone are strongly...
With over 300 locations nationwide, our team members play a vital role in our continued success.What You'll Do:Safely operate material handling equipment and vehicles to fulfill orders and make deliveries...
jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable) Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations...
Utilizes a pallet jack as needed. Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked....
Compensation Details: $19.00 Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love....
Associate Warehouse Operations Representative
- North Canton, OH
- 3 hours ago
- North Canton, OH
- 3 hours ago
Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf. Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million peoplearound the globebank and shop in thishyper-connected,...
Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus....
NON - CDL Delivery Driver/Warehouse - Evenings
- Cincinnati, OH
- 4 hours ago
- Cincinnati, OH
- 4 hours ago
Pilkington North America, one of the world’s largest glassmakers, manufactures and distributes automotive and flat glass for the automotive and building industries. We have been part of the Nippon...
In this role you will: Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts Unload and accurately receive deliveries Store product in specific location and note in system Select...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Forklift Operator position
- Picking & Packing
- Pallet Jack
- Palletizing
- LTL
- Stacking
- Material Handling
- Pulling Orders
- Staging
- Warehouse Management
- Bill of Lading
- Warehouse Inventory
- Warehousing
- Shrink Wrapping
- Shipping
- Order Fulfillment
- Cycle Counting
- RF Scanner
- Warehouse Management System
- Inbound
- Packing
- Labeling
- Loading & Unloading
- Sorting
- Order Processing
- Supply Chain
- Forklift
- Forklift Operator
- Shipping and Receiving
- Merchandising
- Inventory Control
- Housekeeping
- Scanning
- Reimbursement
- Stand Up Reach Forklift
- Distribution
- Logistics
- Packaging
- Math
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Flexibility
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- English
- Sales
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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