Forklift Operator

Millenniumsoft • Covington, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves materials, parts, assemblies, and finished goods within a plant, office, or warehouse using forklifts and other material-handling equipment. This entry-level role involves routine tasks performed according to clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality guidelines, under general to limited supervision. The position is based in Covington, Georgia, pays $19.00 per hour, and follows an overnight schedule from Monday through Thursday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Requirements

• 0 to 1 year of warehouse or related experience and/or training.
• Basic skills training in an operational process area, such as material handling and management, logistics, or manufacturing production.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English documents.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Clear communication with co-workers and the Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Ability to work in a metrics-driven environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and quality guidelines.
• Drug test required.
• Completed forklift questionnaire submitted with the resume.
• Availability for the Monday through Thursday overnight schedule.
• Able to handle regular walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Able to lift or move over 50 lbs when the job requires it.
• Able to work around moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme weather, and occasionally high places and fumes or airborne particles.
• Comfortable working in a hot environment in summer with no air conditioning, a cold environment in winter with limited heating, and a moderate to loud noise level.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, conveyors, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products.
• Keep records as needed.
• Complete routine tasks by following prescribed steps and SOPs.
• Follow quality guidelines.
• Maintain required licenses, training, and certifications.

What This Job Offers

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