Forklift Operator

American Battery Solutions • Springboro, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator unloads incoming materials and merchandise, places them in assigned locations, and moves product stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. The role supports materials handling for production and is responsible for receiving finished products, maintaining an organized warehouse, and completing related documentation and product preparation tasks.

The position requires safe operation of material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet movers, as well as adherence to applicable regulations and company policies and procedures. Work involves physically demanding activities in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, exposure to moderately loud noise and varying weather and temperatures, and use of personal protective gear. A rotating shift schedule is required, with overtime potentially needed during emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid forklift certificate.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
• Good physical condition.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust focus, particularly when concentrating on a computer screen.
• Visual acuity to follow hand signals, maintain logs, and inspect and maintain machinery.
• Ability to complete physically demanding work and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to maintain attention for long periods, single-task focus, and situational awareness.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly for most of the workday.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime during emergencies.
• Ability to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished products.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts and/or pallet movers.
• Support materials handling for production-related materials.
• Maintain an orderly and organized warehouse.
• Develop, revise, and review documentation for materials-related activities.
• Weigh pallets and scrap when applicable.
• Shrink-wrap finished products and set up floor warehouse pickup.
• Follow federal and state regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company-provided 401(k) savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefit plans for employees and their families.
• Competitive salary and retirement program.

What This Job Offers

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