Forklift Operator​/Material Handler

Location: Savannah, GA

Job :275

# of Openings:1

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Operations Manager / Lead Operator
Position Summary The Forklift Operator/Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment, including forklifts, roll clamp trucks, and jockey trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and load/unload materials. This position supports warehouse operations by handling inbound and outbound shipments from containers, railcars, and trucks while ensuring compliance with company safety standards, inventory accuracy, and customer requirements.

The Operator works in a fast-paced industrial warehouse environment and maintains a strong commitment to safety, productivity, housekeeping, and operational excellence. In addition to equipment operating skills, manual labor is required.
Material Handling & Warehouse Operations

• Unload inbound shipments from containers or railcars (crossing dock levelers and/or mobile dock plates), safely move products to designated storage locations. Unloading railcars may require entry into and through railcars; position railcars for proper door alignment as needed.
• Utilize the warehouse management system (via tablet) to scan materials in/out, take photos of damaged products, annotate paperwork accordingly, and repair minor damage when possible.
• Stack and store cargo in designated areas using forklifts, roll clamp trucks, push-pull attachments, or other powered equipment. Loading/unloading may occur outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped accurately.
• Move products from staging and/or storage areas into containers or trailers.

Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Operations Manager / Lead Operator
Position Summary The Forklift Operator/Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment, including forklifts, roll clamp trucks, and jockey trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and load/unload materials. This position supports warehouse operations by handling inbound and outbound shipments from containers, railcars, and trucks while ensuring compliance with company safety standards, inventory accuracy, and customer requirements.

The Operator works in a fast-paced industrial warehouse environment and maintains a strong commitment to safety, productivity, housekeeping, and operational excellence. In addition to equipment operating skills, manual labor is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Material Handling & Warehouse Operations

• Unload inbound shipments from containers or railcars (crossing dock levelers and/or mobile dock plates), safely move products to designated storage locations. Unloading railcars may require entry into and through railcars; position railcars for proper door alignment as needed.
• Utilize the warehouse management system (via tablet) to scan materials in/out, take photos of damaged products, annotate paperwork accordingly, and repair minor damage when possible.
• Stack and store cargo in designated areas using forklifts, roll clamp trucks, push-pull attachments, or other powered equipment. Loading/unloading may occur outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped accurately.
• Move products from staging and/or storage areas into containers or trailers.

Equipment Operation

• Operate forklifts, roll clamp trucks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following standard operating procedures.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report any deficiencies.
• Be receptive to training on additional equipment types (e.g., jockey truck, top pick/container handler) as required.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, OSHA standards, and applicable regulations.
• Perform OSHA-required pre-shift equipment inspections, complete checklists, and remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Utilize required PPE at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Report safe conditions, near-misses, and…