Forklift Operator

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will work Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm). The ideal candidate should have one year of prior forklift and warehouse experience, be self motivated with an eye for detail and very good administrative skills.

Forklift Operator job duties include:

• Ensure safe operation of sit-down forklifts.
• Inspect trucks prior to loading/unloading of material.
• Loads and unloads product from and onto tractor trailers.
• Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked.
• Utilizes scanning equipment to track inventory.
• Documents arrival, departure and movement of goods.
• Checks trucking manifests and bills of lading.
• Shrink wrap goods and prepare them for transport.
• Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods to assigned area.
• Perform stock movements in the computer system (SAP).
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Report forklift and equipment shortcomings to supervisor.
• Assist with inventory of stored materials.
• Supply sections with required materials.
• Move finished products from sections as required.
• Follow planning order and work priorities.
• Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents and safety guidelines.
• Previous warehouse and forklift certification.
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to perform basic math.
• Efficient individual with excellent time management skills.
• Commitment to safety rules and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast pace environment.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vidalia, GA 30474:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)