Warehouse Forklift Technician

Shift Differential: $2.00/hour for night shifts

• ( $1/hr. increase after successful 90 day completion)

Shift

Schedule:

• 12-Hour Shift
• Night Shift: 6:40 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotating Work Week: Every other weekend off
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,000!
• Quarterly Bonuses – Up to 10%

Revision Date: March 2025

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

We are seeking a reliable and safety‑focused Forklift Operator - Stocking for our Tallmadge location. This role is primarily responsible for operating a forklift to move prime product into the warehouse
. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, committed to safe work practices, and comfortable working independently throughout the shift.

The Forklift Operator - Stocking is an hourly position, reporting to the Controller/Warehouse Leader. The Forklift Operator - Stocking is primarily responsible and accountable for stocking all finished good material from production into the appropriate area in the warehouse.

Reports to: Warehouse Leader/Controller with a dotted line to Warehouse or Production Coordinator on duty

Span of Control: Individual Contributor

Shift: Rotating 12-hr shift (nights) 6:40p – 7:00a

Stocking

• Consistent management of the transition building to ensure that all finished good material is moved to appropriate stocking bays by end of shift.
• Work diligently to consistently open/reorganize/consolidate bays as appropriate with changeover schedule impact as a priority.
• Comply with inventory management, including but not limited to individual pallet tracking, cycle counts, rework, and customer returns.
• Work with other departments involved in activities relating to customer returns, product integrity, and production of finished goods.
• Utilize RF terminal to properly scan appropriate products to staging location and electronically record movement of inventory to order from warehouse information system.
• Perform job tasks in a manor to reduce adverse impact to the environment and adhere to environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal and all chemical usage and waste.

Other duties as assigned:

• Identify quality and/or damage concerns and take proper actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform cleanup duties including, but not limited to workstations, transition building, and longboard area.
• Participate in the safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
• Comply with all plant rules, safety regulations, and JHA requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/

Physical Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be drug and alcohol free
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to bend, lift up to 50lbs, kneel, stoop, stand, drive in a tow motor for 12+/hrs per day.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work independently
• Must work well in team environment
• Must be able to secure and maintain Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification
• Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Related experience and/or training in an industrial environment

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Nearest Major Market: Akron

Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland