Material Handler - Reach​/order picker forklift​/Stand up Forklift

Position: Material Handler - Reach/order picker forklift needed
Location: Covington, GA
Duration: 12 Months
Total Hours/week: 40.00
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Industrial
Client: Medical Device Company
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (U.S. Citizens or GC Holders only)

Shift

Hours:


Tuesday - Friday (6:00 am to 4:30 pm)
Third Shift (M‑T) 8:00 pm – 6:30 pm

This position performs warehouse/material distribution tasks related to the receiving and shipment of product, moving inventory by operating a forklift.

• Unloads inbound trucks (inter‑company deliveries, vendors, etc.)
• Loads outbound trucks (inter‑company shipments, off‑site warehouse, etc.)
• Locates and retrieves products as well as replenishes picking locations using FEFO methodology.
• Moves pallets on dock.
• May be required to physically stack/transport product from a larger sterilization pallet to a regular pallet before moving by forklift to dock.
• Ensures all assigned duties are safely completed in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and procedures.
• Maintains an acceptable work area as outlined in GMPs.
• Follows Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Takes safety first and maintains safe working conditions while adhering to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• May be required to perform warehouse associate duties.
• May be required to train new hires on RF functions.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Requires safety shoes for the position.

• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics‑driven environment.
• Must concentrate and remain alert at all times.
• Works well with others.
• Experienced in safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Licensed to operate material handling equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience on Cherry picker or/and Reach lift.

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Good basic math skills.

• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and oral instructions, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular exposure to walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, and repetitive motion of wrists, hands or fingers.
• May occasionally be required to climb.
• Job may require lifting over 50 lbs in some areas.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and extreme weather conditions.
• No air conditioning in summer; limited heating in winter.
• Exposure to fumes/airborne particles and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.