Material Handler - Forklift

Material Handler - Forklift position in Madison, GA. Seeking motivated and detail-oriented workers.

• Location:
  
  Madison GA 30650 – 100% on-site
• Payrate: $16.50/hr
• Required Availability:
  Full-Time | Monday - Friday

The Material Handler - Forklift will support material handling, forklift operation, inventory control, and sterilization support activities in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role includes unloading inbound shipments, palletizing materials, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory and documentation records.

• This is a contract assignment with potential to hire permanently based on attendance, performance, and business needs.
• Benefits are available to full‑time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with company match is available for full‑time employees with 1 year of service on eligible dates.

• Unload inbound trucks and verify product quantities and documentation.
• Stack and organize materials according to pallet patterns and specifications.
• Operate stand‑up forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Move and store pallets within warehouse rack systems.
• Complete inventory transactions using barcode scanners and inventory systems.
• Build and organize sterilization loads according to procedures.
• Verify catalog numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following quality and safety procedures.
• Support warehouse and inventory operations as needed.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED (verifiable).
• Attendance:
  Commitment to mandatory attendance during the first 90 days.
• 2+ years of forklift and warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating stand‑up forklifts strongly preferred.
• Ability to pass forklift certification/testing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret warehouse documents and procedures.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Frequent lifting, bending, reaching, standing, and material handling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work in warehouse environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Comfortable working around warehouse equipment and machinery.