
Forklift Operations Lead, Weekend Shift
35% Discount – Paid Employee Benefits – Paid Holidays – On Demand Pay
Who We Are
Babylist is the trusted platform for millions of growing families. For over a decade, Babylist has been the technology solution for expecting parents and the community that supports them, expanding from baby registry into a full-service platform that helps parents make decisions with confidence, stay connected, and build happy and healthy families. Every year Babylist helps over 9M people make purchases through its registry, app, ecommerce shop, and comprehensive product guides. The Babylist ecosystem now includes Babylist Health, which provides access to products and services including insurance-covered breast pumps, Expectful, a new voice in health and wellness for pre-pregnancy through postpartum care, and The Push, a branded content studio that works with the biggest companies in the baby space. With over 59M monthly pageviews and 1.2M TikTok followers, Babylist is a generational brand leading the $88 billion baby product industry. To learn about Babylist’s registry options, editorial content, and more, visit www.babylist.com
What the Role Is
Babylist is looking for a Forklift Operations Lead to join our Weekend Shift team at our Fulfillment Center in Lockbourne, OH. This is a hands-on role for someone with extensive forklift experience who also enjoys guiding and supporting teammates on the warehouse floor. You’ll be responsible for operating a variety of lift equipment while also acting as a point person for day-to-day workflow and safety. While you won’t directly manage others, you’ll serve as a go-to leader, problem solver, and role model on the floor. This position is ideal for a seasoned operator looking to step into a leadership path.
This position is for the WEEKEND SHIFT ONLY– Friday though Sunday from 6:00am to 6:00pm
Who You Are
- Experienced Operator: You have 5+ years of forklift experience and are proficient with:
- Cherry Picker
- Stand-Up Forklift
- Sit-Down Forklift
- Reach Truck
- Leader on the Floor: You’ve worked at least 6 months in a warehouse lead or trainer role and know how to keep a team focused and productive
- Safety-First Mentality: You follow safety procedures and ensure those around you do too. You're familiar with OSHA standards and proper equipment handling
- Reliable & Responsible: You show up on time, work hard, and can be counted on to move inventory and support the team without constant supervision
- Clear Communicator: You explain processes clearly, answer questions confidently, and know how to give guidance in the moment
- Adaptable & Calm: You stay cool under pressure and are comfortable working across various departments and priorities
- Physically Ready: You can lift up to 50 lbs, stay on your feet for long periods, and work in a busy, changing warehouse environment
- Team-Focused: You support your coworkers, share knowledge, and work toward shared success
- Eager to Grow: You're looking for a long-term opportunity to develop your skills and take on more responsibility over time
How You Will Make an Impact
- Operate Equipment: Use forklifts (reach truck, cherry picker, stand-up, sit-down) and other tools to move, stack, locate, and count inventory
- Lead by Example: Set the tone for safety, accuracy, and productivity on the warehouse floor
- Support Inbound & Outbound: Assist with loading/unloading trailers, replenishment, picking, and shipping workflows
- Guide and Support: Act as a resource for teammates—answer questions, give direction, and help resolve small issues before they become big problems
- Train & Mentor: Help train new operators and team members, ensuring safe and consistent practices
- Report & Communicate: Keep supervisors informed of delays, safety issues, or operational needs
- Maintain Equipment: Perform daily forklift inspections and communicate maintenance needs
- Keep It Clean & Safe: Maintain a hazard-free and organized workspace
Why You Will Love Working At Babylist
- We invest in the infrastructure you’ll need to be supported and successful
- We build products that have a positive impact on millions of people’s lives
- We work at a sustainable pace which means work/life balance is a real thing here
- We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
- We believe in exceptional management
- We offer competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
- We have great benefits like company paid medical, dental, and vision
- We care about employee wellbeing with perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning
Babylist takes a market-based approach to pay that is competitive and aligns with industry standards.
The pay rate for this role is $26.75 per hour.
In addition, Babylist offers benefits including company paid health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.
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