Forklift Operator II

00302c29-4c79-4b17-bf1b-9caab6507b70•Auburn, GA

12h•$0 - $20

About The Position

Xpedient is a full-service third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation management, supply chain management, order fulfillment, and labor services. Team members operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts with fork or clamp attachments, to load and unload pallets and cases, pick and stage orders, put away pallets, and perform other general forklift work. The role requires safe and efficient forklift operation, accurate handling and staging of products, inventory recordkeeping, equipment inspections, and maintaining an orderly facility. The operator also supports safety procedures, physical inventories, and other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

At least 6 months of forklift and warehouse experience.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Must pass a forklift driving skills test.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift cases weighing 20–45 pounds repeatedly throughout a long work period.
Ability to work in a high-speed, team-oriented, deadline-driven, fast-paced manufacturing environment with high performance demands.
Ability to operate a forklift, including driving forward and backward, lifting and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight areas without damaging products.
Ability to work with racking systems and load and unload pallets, including placing pallets on and off vertical product racks and trucks and stacking products vertically to maximize storage.
Ability to work according to operating standards, including OSHA requirements for speeds, signaling, and product placement.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions and code applicable documents.

Nice To Haves

Sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
Put away inbound shipments and move products to storage locations using a forklift.
Pick cases individually onto pallets using powered equipment.
Prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and correct items are staged for loading.
Keep appropriate inventory records and reports.
Report quality variances.
Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Assist with required physical inventories.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Read, understand, and follow instructions, and code applicable documents.
Observe and follow health and safety regulations.
Enforce operating instructions and safety policies.
Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures.
Maintain detailed records of safety incidents.
Assign designated safety personnel.
Maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Operate forklifts, including maneuvering in tight areas and loading and unloading pallets from racking systems and trucks, while following operating standards.