Forklift Operator II

AIT Worldwide Logistics•Union City, GA

About The Position

Transfer goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments using a forklift, and move materials throughout the warehouse. Operate a manually controlled gasoline- or electric-powered forklift and other lifting devices to pick up, deliver, stack, and move materials. Inspect machinery and perform regular safety and maintenance checks, maintain accurate inventory records, and report discrepancies. Work independently or as part of a team while following instructions, company policies, and legal guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift.
Forklift certification required upon hire.
Dangerous goods certification required upon hire.
Ability to read and write English.
Knowledge of airport codes, destinations, and basic geography.
Strong typing or data-entry skills.
Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Actively participate in safety policies, activities, and implementations.
Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs, or other logistics business areas.
Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology.
Specialized computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

Operate a manually controlled gasoline- or electric-powered forklift to pick up, deliver, or move materials around the warehouse.
Operate lifting devices such as lifts, booms, scoops, lift beams and swivel hooks, fork grapples, clamps, elevating platforms, or trailer hitches.
Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.
Perform regular safety and maintenance checks by inspecting machinery for repair needs.
Load, unload, and stack materials onto lifting devices; weigh materials or products and record them on production schedules.
Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
Follow instructions while working independently or as part of a team.
Comply with company policies, legal guidelines, and applicable policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, and supplemental health coverage.
Employee support.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
401(k).
Tuition reimbursement.
Potential performance-based bonus, depending on position and achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics.
10 to 20 vacation days depending on tenure, 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays annually; Veterans Day is also provided for veterans.