Forklift Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About us: 

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Groveport, Ohio location. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Groveport location is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 33/Hamilton Rd.  

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry-level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team! 

General Information:  

This position is responsible for receiving, issuing, creating, and inspecting labels in accordance with standard operation procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI).

What are we looking for? 
  

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent highly preferred.  In lieu of Diploma or GED, years of experience, knowledge, skills, and fit will be considered.
• Prior experience operating powered industrial equipment in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

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Benefits Include:  

• Competitive Wages/Salary 
• Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential! 
• 10 Paid Holidays 
• Paid Vacation Days 
• Immediate openings 

 This position is responsible for: 
  

• Operates PIT equipment, such as sit-down forklifts, counter-balance lift, cherry-pickers, turret trucks, and reach trucks within the safety and operational requirements established by the Company and equipment manufacturer.
• Unloads materials and components from incoming delivery trucks and stocks in inventory locations.
• Picks materials and components from inventory locations and stages for production runs.
• Stocks unused materials and components, and finished goods from production into inventory locations.
• Picks finished goods from inventory locations, stages for shipments and loads outbound trucks.
• Completes PIT maintenance checklists for assigned equipment prior to operating and reports any safety gaps and mechanical repairs to the management team.
• Uses a handheld scanner and/or computer to process SAP transactions, review picklist transfer orders, track material movements and audit shipments for completeness and accuracy.  Reports discrepancies to the management team.
• Performs physical inventory checks to support inventory investigations, cycle counts, quarterly book to book (B2B) reconciliations and annual physical inventory (PI) counts, as requested. 
• Assist with training forklift operators within the department, as requested.

• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.

• Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.