Warehouse Equipment Operator_Shift_

Requisition
22307
-Posted
09/23/2026

- Neovia Logistics Distribution (NLD)
- Operations (AMER-OPS-OPS)
- US-OH-Columbus (160)

Position: Warehouse Equipment Operator
Department: Dock Operations
Equipment Used: Sit-Down Forklift
Pay Rate: $17.14 per hour + Shift Differential
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: 4200 Westward Ave, Columbus, OH 43228

This is a fast-paced cross-dock operation. The facility isnot climate-controlled, and team members should be comfortable working in varying temperatures.

The Warehouse Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment to support receiving, storage, transportation, and shipping activities. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and quality while ensuring the timely movement of materials throughout the facility.

Safely operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Load, unload, move, stage, and transport materials within the facility and trailers.

Safely enter and exit trailers while operating equipment.

Maintain awareness of safety zones and ensure the safety of all personnel in the work area.

Verify product quantities, destinations, and shipment details using source documents and warehouse systems.

Assist with weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, and securing freight for shipment.

Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.

Follow established warehouse procedures, safety standards, and company policies.

Support additional warehouse operations and projects as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant warehouse or material handling experience.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret work instructions and shipping documents.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

• Previous sit-down forklift operating experience.
• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution, or cross-dock environment.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or computerized inventory systems.

• Requires frequent walking, carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• Requires lifting/lowering, pushing, or pulling of various items of varying weight.
• Requires work from heights of up to 20 feet from floor.
• Requires work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business areas.

Working knowledge of computerized applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email).