Forklift Operator

kdc/one • Groveport, OH

19d

About The Position

KDC is a network of custom formulators and manufacturers serving beauty, personal care, specialty, health, industrial, and automotive product markets. The company is headquartered in Longueuil, Québec, operates 10 facilities throughout North America, and employs nearly 4,800 people.

The Forklift Operator supports logistics at KDC/one Groveport by moving materials and finished goods to keep production lines and customer orders flowing. The role operates powered industrial trucks in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, tracks inventory movements, follows safety and GMP practices, and helps with inventory activities and training new forklift drivers as needed. Candidates must be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working around motorized equipment throughout the day.

Requirements

• Prior experience operating powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work around motorized equipment throughout the day.
• Able to keep work areas and materials organized.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks, including turret trucks and reach lifts.
• Unload incoming deliveries, stock materials, and track movements using handheld scanners or SAP.
• Pick up materials and components for production runs.
• Move unused materials or finished goods into inventory accurately and carefully.
• Complete daily PIT safety and maintenance checklists and promptly report issues.
• Assist with cycle counts, quarterly audits, and year-end inventory checks.
• Load outbound trucks to help fulfill customer orders on time and in full.
• Support and mentor new forklift drivers when needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and GMP-compliant work area.

What This Job Offers

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