Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Position: Forklift Operator
Shift: 2nd
Location: Austell, GA
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Within 1 Month:
Eligible for insurance benefits
At 3 Months: 401k with partial match
At 6 Months:
Paid vacation days

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Receives product off the main banding line.
Checks load tags and either loads the product into the specified trailer(s), or moves product into inventory.
Moves product from inventory to machines.
Completes the required paper work.

• Follow and help to ensure that fellow workers adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment.
• Be constantly vigilant and maintain a safe & clean work area.
• Utilize scanners and ensure inventories are kept accurate.
• Ensure that all orders produced are moved to the next operation.
• Handle product to minimize damage.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be a licensed powered industrial truck operator.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck safely with minimal product damage.
• Must be able to accurately scan load tags and maintain accurate inventories.
• Must be able to read and follow production schedules.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong math/algebra skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, not required.
• Forklift license required.

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.