Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Summary:

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

Duties:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.
• As a warehouse worker, you will be responsible for upkeep and cleaning of aisles, bays and loading docks (to include sweeping areas, throwing away unusable dunnage) and common use areas such as break areas, and entry locations.

Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.
• Minimum of 1-year experience operating a sit down forklift.
• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, warehouse helpful.

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Experience with RF equipment.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Employer is family owned since 1987

12-Hour Day Shift/Never Rotating/40+ hours per week

Overtime Availability & Advancement Opportunities

Weekly Pay and Health Benefits

Great/Clean Work Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Macon, GA 31217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person