Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Sun Wed

Location: 24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512.

Shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (weekends & overtime as needed). Must be willing to assist at local warehouse locations in Defiance, Napoleon, and Archbold.

• Loading/unloading trucks.
• Receiving.
• Stacking/picking.
• Moving product.

Looking for someone with forklift shipping/receiving experience in a warehouse setting. Ideally 1–3 years of forklift experience and RF scanner experience.

• Pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Ability to work safely, follow safety procedures, and operate equipment safely.
• Recognize and respond to unsafe working conditions.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates.
• Take direction from Supervisor.
• Get along well with others in the organization.
• Establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with supervision.
• Count accurately.
• Knowledge of WMS system and KOS system.
• Knowledge of Industrial Truck Operational Procedures, including ability to use clamps, forks, and other attachments as needed.
• Obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in‑house training.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested by Supervisor.
• Work in a non‑climate‑controlled environment.

• Check with Supervisor or Clerk for job orders.
• At the beginning of each shift, inspect the powered industrial truck. Check for damage or problems and report them to your Supervisor. Document inspection on pre‑operation inspection sheet.
• Lock out / tag out unsafe or inoperable equipment.
• Load, unload, and place product in proper storage bay stacked straight and neat.
• Verify counts of incoming product, make necessary adjustments on paperwork, and initiate any changes.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of damage and document or report immediately to supervisor.
• Sign and date the paperwork when load is finished.
• Accurately input information as trained with scanner, documenting all functions performed.
• Ship accurate number of pieces per load worksheet.
• Assist with inventory counts and proper stock rotation.
• Change propane tanks properly and safely and change and charge batteries as needed.
• Answer phones and take accurate messages.
• Operate copy and fax machine as needed.
• Use radio equipment for communication in a respectable manner.
• Duties associated with housekeeping (throw away trash and sweep floors) and follow and maintain 5S standards.
• Comply with OSHA standards and use safety equipment as required (eye and ear protection, back supports, and fall protection).
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Report immediately any and all incidents occurring on the forklift (damage to property, near misses, accidents, etc.)

Keller Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.