Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Careers • Winder, GA

103d • Onsite

About The Position

Progress Container, a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Forklift Operator for its Winder, Georgia facility. The role focuses on the safe and efficient movement of products and materials and includes operating and caring for a forklift, supporting production schedules, maintaining stock records, and completing required inspections, paperwork, and reports. The position is on first shift, normally 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; when overtime is required, the schedule runs from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.
• Familiarity with a pallet jack or other industrial vehicles.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for a forklift safely; be qualified to operate it properly.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the shift and when using a different forklift, and submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before production runs begin.
• Deliver the appropriate stock to the appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stock stacks in storage areas.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate stock locations in storage areas using paperwork and computer records.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Follow the daily production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as needed.
• Complete reports accurately and on time, including production data, machine operational status, safety data, and quality data.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Competitive pay.
• Affordable benefits, including life, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed