Forklift Operator

SRI Ohio • Lancaster, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators report to the Warehouse Manager and safely move product, supplies, pallets, and equipment throughout the warehouse, production areas, and SRI Ohio, Inc.'s three buildings. The position supports production, shipping, and receiving by delivering materials to production lines, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring finished pallets are clean, secure, and suitable for shipment.

This role requires dependable, safety-focused work around team members and visitors, attention to product identification and inventory counts, accurate completion of receiving and shipping records, and a professional attitude. Operators keep forklifts, docks, and warehouse areas clean and follow established procedures for handling and transporting materials. Powered industrial truck operation is limited to employees who have received required training and authorization; training records are maintained on file. Necessary training is administered by appropriate SRI Ohio, Inc. personnel.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately as needed.
• Good understanding of forklifts and how they operate.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.
• Ability to perform job tasks despite distractions or interruptions, exercise independent judgment, communicate effectively in speech and writing, prioritize assignments, and use time efficiently.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties and switch tasks, analyze information or problems, organize information and materials systematically, interact professionally, process information quickly, maintain documents, follow directions and safety rules, and complete a heavy workload within established time frames.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accounting or higher-math skills (algebra or above).
• Knowledge of handheld scanners.
• Forklift operation training or certification and SRI authorization.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand product dossiers to ensure the correct product is delivered to each production line.
• Load and unload trucks; complete receiving and shipping reports, including trailer inspections.
• Deliver only good, shippable pallets to production lines as needed and move pallets between all three buildings.
• Move dunnage from various locations and move equipment upon request.
• Count bottles, pallets, and boxes to support accurate inventory; ensure finished pallets are clean, safe, and meet customer quality expectations.
• Ensure loads are secure and stable and use appropriate stabilizing materials, including airbags, load locks, and straps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep forklifts, docks, and warehouse areas clean and follow established material-handling and transportation procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED