Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

48forty Solutions•Atlanta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Forklift Operator, you move pallets and other materials through different warehouse areas to support production requirements and load and unload customer trailers. Depending on the location and business needs, you may also sort pallets by hand and repair damaged wooden pallets. The role supports the success of the Relogistics site. The posted hourly pay is $18.50. The schedule is 4th shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., in Atlanta, Georgia, 30315.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work in extreme conditions, including exposure to weather elements, heat, cold, and airborne particulates.
Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths.
May be required to lift pallets by hand weighing 50 to 75 pounds.
Ability to meet the job’s vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision.
Use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.
One to three years of forklift experience preferred, but not required.
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment.
Operate forklifts carefully and follow company safety procedures at all times.
Hand-sort wooden pallets when required.
Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Load and unload customer trailers.
Move pallets and other materials through warehouse areas to support production requirements.