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Forklift Operator

Thomas Keller Logistics Group
Defiance, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
We are now hiring a forklift operators on multiple shifts to join the team at our Defiance location! Located at 24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512. If you're looking for long-term employment with a company you can grow with, this is the position for you!

Looking for someone with forklift shipping/receiving experience in a warehouse setting. The ideal candidate would have 1 to 3 years of forklift experience, as well as experience with an RF scanner. 

Must pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to employment.


1st shift

Sunday through Wednesday AND Wednesday through Saturday

Hours: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. with overtime as needed

Pay: $18.50 / hour


2nd shift

Monday through Friday

Hours: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. with overtime as needed

Pay: $19.50 / hour


Air Filtration - 1st shift

Monday through Friday

Hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Clamp experience required for this position.


Job Overview: 

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

What we're looking for

  • Ability to work safely, follow safety procedures, and operate equipment safely, and able to recognize and respond to unsafe working conditions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates.
  • Ability to take direction from Supervisor.
  • Ability to get along well with others in organization.
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with supervision.
  • Ability to count accurately.
  • Knowledge of WMS system and KOS system.
  • Knowledge of Industrial Truck Operational Procedures, including ability to handle product without damaging and the ability to use clamps, forks, and other attachments as needed.
  • Must obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in house training.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested by Supervisor.
  • Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

What you'll be doing

  • 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 initial 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).
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Report immediately any and all incidents occurring on the forklift (i.e. damage to property, near misses, accidents, etc.)

TEXT "JOBS" to (419)-909-3214 to apply or visit our careers page at www.kellerlogistics.com/careers

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Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value teamwork, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

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.

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