Distribution Lift Truck Operator

Engineered Floors, LLC; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Engineered Floors, LLC is seeking a Lift Truck Operator in Dalton, GA to safely operate forklifts, load/unload materials, and perform daily inspections. You will enter product data, verify quantities, and ensure accuracy of paperwork while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and prior forklift experience, with computer/data entry skills to support inventory and logistics processes at our Dalton facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous lift truck experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lift truck and complete daily lift truck inspection form at the beginning of each shift.
• Mount and dismount the lift truck to check product.
• Scan product information to enter details and complete necessary paperwork.
• Confirm container/product quality by verifying tag numbers with report information.
• Load/unload materials to relocate to designated areas.
• Notify supervision of any materials unable to locate.
• Maintain good working condition of the equipment.
• Inspect dock doors, chocks, pull chains, bumpers and pads and notify supervision of any repair needs.
• Report any incidents immediately.
• Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures.
• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, walking, and squatting throughout shift.
• Ability to work around heavy industrial equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish color and shade differences.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

• State of the art manufacturing technology, equipment and processes
• Leader in innovation in product design and development
• Management committed to success and our people
• Concentrated footprint in Whitfield & Gordon counties to support teamwork, community and work-life balance
• Committed to our communities in philanthropic and community support
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Personalized, free and on-the-job health and wellness programs and services
• Opportunity to grow through an internal job bid and transfer process
• Employee-centric and modern communication system (EF Link)
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work schedules for certain jobs

I have been with Engineered Floors for 4 years now and it has been an amazing experience. I never dread coming to work — I truly enjoy my job and EF is like a family!

OD (4 years)

Engineered Floors has shown me that I am not just an employee but I am a part of a team where everyone plays an important role and matters. I have not only grown professionally at EF, but also personally!

Lift Truck Operators safely and efficiently pick up and deliver necessary products to designated locations.

• Inspect lift truck and complete daily lift truck inspection form at the beginning of each shift
• Mount and dismount the lift truck throughout the shift to check product
• Scan product information to enter details and complete necessary paperwork
• Confirm container/product quality by verifying tag numbers with report information
• Load/unload materials to relocate to designated areas
• Notify supervision of any materials unable to locate
• Maintain good working condition of the equipment
• Inspect dock doors, chocks, pull chains, bumpers and pads and notify supervision of any repair needs
• Report any incidents immediately
• Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, walking, and squatting throughout shift
• Ability to work around heavy industrial equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish color and shade differences

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous lift truck experience preferred
• Computer knowledge and data entry skills

“EEO is the Law” Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the “EEO is the law” link to find out more.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 706.270.JOBS for assistance. You may also apply in person at 3510 Corporate Drive, Dalton, GA.