Forklift Operator

XMG•Garden City, GA

26d

About The Position

Xpedient, a full-service third-party logistics provider, is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations. 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 operates in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment with team-oriented work, deadlines, and high performance demands. The position requires repeated lifting of cases weighing 20–45 pounds throughout a long work period. Operators must follow health and safety regulations, operating instructions, OSHA requirements, and applicable MSDS standards while maintaining an orderly facility and accurate inventory records.

Requirements

At least 6 months of forklift and warehouse experience.
Must be able to pass a Forklift Driving Skills test.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to repeatedly lift cases weighing 20–45 pounds throughout a long work period.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions and code applicable documents.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
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 from vertical product racking systems and trucks, including stacking products vertically to maximize storage.
Ability to follow operating standards, including OSHA requirements for speeds, signaling, and product placement.
Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, deadline-driven, fast-paced environment with high performance demands.

Nice To Haves

Sit-down lift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts with fork or clamp attachments, safely and efficiently.
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.
Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports, and report quality variances.
Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Assist with required physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Observe and follow health and safety regulations and enforce operating instructions and safety policies.
Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures.
Maintain detailed records of safety incidents and assign designated safety personnel.
Maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.