Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Stand Up Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment, particularly clamp trucks and forklifts, and possess a strong understanding of warehouse distribution, shipping and receiving, and materials handling. This role is essential for efficient order picking, loading, unloading, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Prior warehouse management system experience and OSHA compliance knowledge are highly valued to ensure safe and effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse
• Perform order picking using RF scanners and warehouse management systems to fulfill customer orders accurately
• Handle shipping and receiving tasks, ensuring proper documentation and inventory control
• Assist with materials handling tasks such as stacking, organizing, and storing goods safely
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure mechanical safety and report any issues promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA standards
• Support warehouse supervision in managing daily operations and adhering to safety protocols
• Participate in inventory counts and cycle counts as needed
• Utilize crane or construction equipment knowledge for specialized lifting or movement tasks when required

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating forklifts, order pickers, and other heavy equipment within a warehouse or distribution center
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations including shipping & receiving, order picking, and materials handling processes
• Mechanical knowledge related to heavy equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards for warehouse operations
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners for inventory control
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Warehouse or construction background preferred; warehouse supervisor experience is a plus
• Valid certification for forklift operation (if applicable) is required or must be obtained prior to employment
• Excellent attention to detail, safety consciousness, and ability to work independently or as part of a team

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Commerce, GA 30530 (Required)

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