Forklift Operator

Midwest Startups; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking a Fulfillment Center Specialist for our new state-of-the-art facility in Pendergrass, GA. In this fast-paced warehouse role you will pick, pack, and ship parts to customers, ensuring accuracy and speed.

You’ll operate an Order Picker and RF scanner, maintain safety procedures, and collaborate with teammates. Previous forklift experience and strong English communication are required; standard hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Great communication skills & proficient in English (verbal and written).
• Reliable and enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to move around for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.
• Able to work an 8 hour shift 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-first environment by following safety procedures.
• Operate an Order Picker to pick, pack, put away, receive, and load parts.
• Use an RF scanner to locate and move parts within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to complete daily orders.
• Performance measured by quantity and accuracy of parts processed daily.

Skills

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Team player

Safety-minded

Tools

Order picker

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Description

Position at Parts Town

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change… and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

We’re building the future of our distribution network and looking for leaders who want to be part of the journey. This role will play a key part in launching and scaling operations at our new, state of the art facility in Pendergrass, GA, while partnering closely with our established teams to learn from and apply best practices across our distribution network.

The Job at a Glance

As a Fulfillment Center Specialist at our 538,450 square foot, state-of-the-art fulfillment center you will work within our fast-paced, distribution environment. We have a variety of positions available, so you may start off in one area and then move on to another task depending on what needs to get done. Our goal in the warehouse is to pick, pack and ship the right parts fast for our valued customers – which is our reason for existing. You are critical to our success, making you a company VIP.

A Typical Day

• Maintain a safety-first environment by following safety procedures.
• Operate an Order Picker to pick, pack, put away, receive, and load our parts while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Use an RF scanner to pick and put away parts in the correct locations within the warehouse.
• Work with our warehouse team to complete daily orders, and your performance will be measured by the quantity and accuracy of parts you process daily.

To Land This Opportunity

• You love exercising! Walking a few miles a day, bending down, reaching overhead and lifting/carrying boxes is no issue for you
• You are a computer nerd – using smart phone or operating the handheld scanner makes it even more fun
• You are reliable and enthusiastic team player who is always eager to help out when needed
• You take pride in your accuracy and speed to get the job done right
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Previous forklift experience required
• You possess the ability to move around for long periods of time and consistently lift up to 40lbs unassisted
• You have great communication skills & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written)
• You can work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)
• You can work Monday - Friday and occasional weekends as needed

About Your Future Team

If you enjoy stuffy office life and sitting down all day, this is not the job for you! We offer a safe, friendly, casual, team-oriented workplace where your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. And if you’re interested in rising up the ladder (not just the physical one), there is a ton of opportunities for advancement in the warehouse or even other departments you may have an interest in.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The annual salary range for this role is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, equipment, and geographical location. Encompass is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.