Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Forklift Operator
Packaging Company
$20.00 - $24.50 per hour BOE
Mid-day shift and 2nd shift available
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm, OR 4:00pm-12:30am
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm, OR 4:00pm-12:30am
(2nd shift will train on 1st shift)
Onsite in Gahanna, OH
Temp to Hire
What You’ll Do:
- Safely operate material handling equipment including cherry pickers, reach trucks, double reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts.
- Unload inbound trailers and verify product accuracy against bills of lading and purchase orders.
- Pick, stage, and load outbound orders in accordance with customer requirements and shipping schedules.
- Put away received materials into designated storage locations using WMS (Warehouse Management System) tools and scanners.
- Conduct routine cycle counts, replenishments, and inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards.
- Assist with general warehouse activities including wrapping pallets, labeling freight, and consolidating inventory.
- Report any product damage, safety hazards, or equipment malfunctions to management immediately.
- Work overtime as required to meet business and operational demands.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3 years of reach truck experience REQUIRED.
- 3 + years of warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
- Experience operating powered industrial trucks (cherry picker, reach, or sit-down forklift) required; certification preferred or provided upon hire.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet (for order picker/turret truck operations).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and productivity.
- Overtime available on occasion
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About Dawson
Dawson is a trusted staffing partner in Central Ohio. We help job seekers grow their careers with fast feedback, personalized support, and access to multiple employers through one application.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Gahanna, OH |
| Industry | Legal Services |
| Salary | $20–$24.50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Website | http://www.dawsoncareers.com |
About Company
About Dawson
Dawson, a family-owned staffing and recruitment agency, is celebrating 70 years establishing careers. Operating in Columbus since 1946, Dawson places professionals in temporary, temp-to-hire, and full-time jobs in the fields of administrative, call center, skilled trades, accounting & finance, creative, information technology, engineering, legal, and healthcare. Dawson is committed to the community with strong philanthropic and volunteer initiatives and has been honored with multiple “Top Workplace” awards by Columbus CEO magazine and “Best of Business” awards from Columbus Business First . Learn more, or find your next job today at dawsoncareers.com.
Skills
- Business Operationsunmatched
- Cargo/Freightunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Distribution Warehousingunmatched
- Environmental Complianceunmatched
- Forkliftunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Loading/Unloadingunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Order Picking/Packingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pallet Jackunmatched
- Product Safetyunmatched
- Purchase Ordersunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Shipping/Receivingunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
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