Forklift Warehouse Operator - 3rd Shift
strategic HR inc
$18 - $20 / hour
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Description
Job Opportunity: Forklift Warehouse Operator - 3rd Shift with Ditsch USA in Cincinnati, Ohio
Looking for a steady 3rd shift warehouse role with competitive pay and benefits? Do you have forklift experience and enjoy keeping materials moving safely and accurately? Want to join a food manufacturing team where you can stay active, build your skills, and grow with the company?
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free $25,000 life insurance policy
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- PTO, paid holidays after 90 days, and ongoing training
- 91-day bonus and referral bonus opportunities
Pay: $18.00 - $19.50/hour
Schedule: 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45246
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will help keep materials and products moving safely and accurately in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Load and unload trucks with materials or finished goods.
- Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and ride-on equipment in warehouses, freezer, dock, and production areas.
- Move materials to production workstations, storage areas, and shipping/receiving locations.
- Use handheld RF scanners, complete inventory cycle counts, and help resolve discrepancies.
- Inspect equipment, complete daily pre-start checks, and report damages, shortages, or quality concerns.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe while following PPE, GMP, and company safety requirements.
What You Bring
We are looking for dependable, safety-minded team players who are comfortable working around active production equipment and varying temperatures.
- Previous forklift warehouse experience required; food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with forklifts, reach trucks, ride-on equipment, or similar material handling equipment.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safety.
- Comfort using RF scanners and maintaining accurate inventory information.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, including above shoulder height.
- Ability to work in cold/freezer areas, warm production spaces, and around powered moving equipment.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re looking for a hands-on warehouse opportunity with steady 3rd shift hours, competitive pay, and room to grow, apply online today!
Se habla español – Spanish-speaking candidates are welcome to apply.
Ditsch USA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- life insurance
About this role
Strategic HR Inc is recruiting a Forklift Warehouse Operator for Ditsch USA's food manufacturing facility in Cincinnati on the 3rd shift (10 PM–6 AM). The role centers on moving materials and finished goods safely and accurately across a fast-paced warehouse environment that includes freezer areas, production floors, and dock operations. You'll operate forklifts and reach trucks, load and unload trucks, use RF scanners for inventory tracking, conduct cycle counts, and perform daily equipment inspections. The work demands comfort in varying temperatures, attention to detail, and a strong safety focus around active production equipment.
The position calls for prior forklift warehouse experience as a baseline requirement, with food manufacturing background as a plus. You'll need to be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, including overhead, and working reliably in cold and warm environments. A high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and familiarity with RF scanners round out the core expectations. The company welcomes Spanish-speaking applicants.
Compensation runs $18.00–$19.50 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a free $25,000 life insurance policy, a 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays after 90 days, and ongoing training. You're also eligible for a 91-day bonus and referral bonuses. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to someone seeking stable overnight warehouse work with room to develop skills and advance within the company.
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