Electric Pallet Jack Operator

Openwork; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay ($18/hr)

Sunday–Thursday schedule

Job summary

Openwork is seeking an experienced Electric Pallet Jack Operator in Buford, GA to support warehouse operations at a 3PL environment. You will load outbound trucks, stage shipments, and ensure safe handling of palletized freight in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Candidates must have prior electric pallet jack experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Openwork offers a competitive hourly pay and steady, team‑oriented shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior electric pallet jack operating experience is required.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Previous experience in a 3PL or logistics environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Ability to work a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric pallet jack to move, stage, and load palletized freight onto outbound trucks.
• Load and unload trailers, ensuring proper freight placement and accurate labels.
• Verify shipment quantities and pallet labels, and report discrepancies.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse loading/unloading

Team collaboration

Job description

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find an experienced Electric Pallet Jack Operator in Buford, GA. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be responsible for supporting warehouse operations at a well-established third-party logistics (3PL) company. You will play an essential role in loading outbound trucks, staging shipments, and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team-oriented distribution environment.

IN AN ELECTRIC PALLET JACK OPERATOR JOB, YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Operating an electric pallet jack to safely move, stage, and load palletized freight onto outbound trucks.
• Loading and unloading trailers efficiently while ensuring proper freight placement.
• Verifying shipment accuracy, product quantities, and pallet labels.
• Inspecting freight for damage and reporting discrepancies.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Previous electric pallet jack operating experience is required.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Previous experience in a 3PL or logistics environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to work a Sunday - Thursday schedule.

PERKS:

• Competitive pay of $18.00 per hour.
• Consistent Sunday - Thursday work schedule.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Job Title: Electric Pallet Jack Operator
• Location: Buford, GA
• Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

ABOUT OPENWORK:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together.