Forklift Operator

Textron GSE; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Augusta, GA site. This full-time, first-shift role involves operating a forklift for internal movements, loading/unloading trailers, and maintaining accurate inventory records. You will use SAP for material movements and ensure safe, efficient operations on the manufacturing floor.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, 2+ years of forklift experience, and PIT forklift certification. Basic MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience operating forklifts or similar machinery.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Must pass PIT forklift certification and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift for internal material movements and finished goods as needed.
• Load trailers for outbound shipments and unload materials to designated locations.
• Count raw materials and process returns; adjust in SAP as needed.
• Dispatch trailers to prevent line downtime and ensure timely shipments.
• Identify scrap or RTV and coordinate with quality to resolve issues.
• Meet with internal customers to determine current and future material needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forklift Operator (Job Number 342806)

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift for internal material movements, as well as finished goods if needed.
• Load trailers for external outbound shipments and unload trailers and deliver materials to their proper supermarket or point of use (POU).
• Count raw materials and process returns to maintain accurate inventory records and adjust in SAP according to findings.
• Dispatch trailers as needed to prevent line down time.
• Identify and process scrap or RTV product as needed and communicate with quality to remedy.
• Meet with internal customers on a regular basis to determine current and future needs.
• Maintain acceptable performance standards for safety, quality, delivery, and general housekeeping.
• Dispatch trailers as needed.
• Operate a material scanner to make movements in inventory management system
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience required, experience operating comparable machinery including forklift, scissor lift, semi-truck, etc.
• Software Knowledge: Basic Microsoft Office applications
• Required to pass internal PIT course for forklift certification and maintain forklift certification

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location: US-Georgia-Augusta

Job Field: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: First Shift

Travel: No

Job Posting: 08/05/2026, 1:30:53 AM

Worksite: Onsite