Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

A forklift operator on the 2nd shift at Crescent is responsible for moving necessary materials throughout the warehouse in an effective, efficient, and safe manner to meet internal and external customer needs. This role supports logistics services as outlined by the Crescent Way—3 P’s: Purpose, Process, People—while fostering a culture of Doing it Right, Doing it Safe, and Doing it Well.

Location

9817 Crescent Park Drive, Cincinnati OH. Pay range: $20.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow the Doing it Safe Playbook; comply with all safety requirements and address unsafe acts or behaviors
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse; complete forklift and trailer inspection forms accurately and per procedure
• Operate forklifts safely in trailers, warehouses, production areas, and around coworkers
• Operate with efficiency to maximize productive time; load and unload trailers to meet dock appointment turnaround times
• Communicate with Production to prioritize, pull, and stage inventory according to procedure and to support efficient line operation
• Work with Lead, Supervisors, Shipping and Receiving, and other FLOs to complete tasks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement
• Verify and count items to be picked, staged, or loaded; ensure lot codes maintain integrity through product movement
• Handle customer-owned product with care, protecting their brand; strive for on-time delivery for customer requests
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts; seek ways to remove waste and improve sustainability
• Follow policies and procedures, communicate effectively, and adapt to change; remain resilient in the face of unexpected events
• Meet productivity and quality targets while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse environment

Requirements

• Education and

Experience

• High school diploma and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; effective oral and written communication
• Knowledge, Skills, & Capability: Ability to read instructions and perform simple math; able to make decisions and seek support as needed; strong communication and listening skills; self-motivated with a drive to achieve targets and reduce waste; comfortable with change and capable of breaking problems into steps to reach timely solutions; effective time management and task prioritization
• Systems Usage: Pack Manager and SAP competency
• Physical Demands: Fast-paced environment requiring ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; regular ability to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds; hand/eye coordination to safely operate industrial equipment
• Performance Metrics: Moves per hour, safety incidents, participation in safety observations, data entry in Pack Manager, absenteeism, on-time performance
• Preferred

Qualifications

• Regulatory GMP manufacturing experience; lean manufacturing and continual process improvement experience