Forklift Operator​/Shipping Associate

Forklift Operator / Shipping Associate

$25 - $28 per hour | Athens, GA | On-site | Permanent

We are seeking a Forklift Operator / Shipping Associate to support warehouse and shipping operations. This role is responsible for safely moving materials, preparing shipments, unloading deliveries, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

• $25 - $28 per hour based on experience
• 1st Shift, Monday through Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date
• PTO accrual begins upon hire
• Referral bonuses

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Load and unload trucks and incoming shipments
• Prepare, package, and stage outgoing orders
• Verify shipment contents and maintain shipping documentation
• Move materials throughout the facility as needed
• Conduct routine inventory and cycle count activities
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
• Follow all safety policies and procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklift operating experience required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Basic computer skills for shipping and inventory transactions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Forklift certification
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing facilities

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.