Forklift Operator

CONMED Corporation; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare including medical

Disability and life insurance – fully

401K with company match up to 7%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Distribution Center / Warehouse team at CONMED Corporation is responsible for the warehousing and distribution of materials and finished goods. You will receive, stock, load and unload merchandise, pick items, and operate heavy-duty equipment to ensure efficient flow.

Under general supervision, you will prioritize tasks, follow established procedures, and support continuous improvement in daily operations. This role may involve some heavy lifting and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, load and unload merchandise in the distribution center/warehouse.
• Pick items and operate heavy-duty equipment as needed.
• Plan movement of materials to ensure efficient warehouse operations and coordinate with supervisor.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Intermediate understanding of process

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Distribution Center / Warehouse area is responsible for directing, controlling and monitoring of the warehousing and distribution of materials or finished goods. Responsible for receiving, stocking, loading and unloading merchandise, picking and operating heavy-duty equipment. Plans the movement of materials to ensure the efficiency of warehouse operations.

Complexity

• Range of tasks performed is standardized but may conta in multiple steps. Applies intermediate technical knowledge in use of resources. Identifies and solves basic problems and presents alternatives in a useful/logical manner. Problems may involve uncommon variations of issues or situations. Coordinates information exchange and builds working relationship wi th immediate supervisor or co-workers to accomplish work steps and solve problems. Provides informal technical support and on-the-job training on specific tasks to new team members.

Supervision

• Works under general supervision; typically sets own priorities wi thi n es ta blished processes. Defined guidelines and standards or precedents guide independent judgment. Follows technical procedures; receives periodic supervision on new procedures. Impact of work is related to quality of execution. Applies provided continuous improvement concepts. Participates in projects .

Experience

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1-3 year of related experience

Skill

• Applies intermediate understanding/knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment and systems in technical area
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• U.S. ADA Disclosure:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

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If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.