Certified Stand-Up Forklift Operator - Shipping & Logistics

House of Cheatham; Stone Mountain, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Georgia is seeking a recently certified stand-up forklift operator to join the shipping department. You will move freight, stage materials, read work orders, and ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires 2 years of forklift experience, on-site certification (certification on site), strong English communication, and reliable, safety-conscious work habits.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years forklift operation experience.
• On-site certification available (certification on site).
• Excellent English reading and writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage, production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or utilizing the proper forklift.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stage materials in locations such as transit areas using pallets or cargo boards
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
• Record damage reports and maintain daily logs
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse to ensure timely and complete delivery
• Weigh, wrap, and box materials
• Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning and recharging batteries
• Utilize proper alerts and other safety measures when operating equipment
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, moving waste to dumpsters as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

We are seeking a recently certified stand up forklift operator to work in our shipping department.

· Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage, production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or utilizing the proper forklift.

· Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information

· Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

· Stage materials in locations such as transit areas using pallets or cargo boards

· Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets

· Record damage reports and maintain daily logs

· Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse to ensure timely and complete delivery

· Weigh, wrap, and box materials

· Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning and recharging batteries

· Utilize proper alerts and other safety measures when operating equipment

· Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected

· Maintain a clean and safe workspace, moving waste to dumpsters as needed

Requirements

· 2 yr experience operating forklifts

· Must have achieved prior certification (will be certified on site)

· Read, write and communicate in English

· Good oral and written communication skills

Must be reliable !