Forklift Operator

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is seeking a Forklift Operator. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, ensuring that machine operators have the necessary materials to produce world-class batteries.

This role includes loading and unloading batteries, complying with safety requirements, and maintaining good housekeeping practices. A high school diploma and forklift certification are required, along with six months of experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or greater required.
• Read, write, and speak basic English.
• Basic math proficiency required.
• Forklift Driver Certificate necessary.
• Six months’ experience in related work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine operators have required materials.
• Comply with all safety requirements.
• Load and unload batteries and materials.
• Move DUF batteries and hazardous waste.
• Follow good housekeeping and hygiene practices.

Skills

Positive attitude

Independence

Basic English

Math proficiency

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Overview

Forklift Operator requires an individual with a positive attitude and ability to work independently with minimum direction. The role ensures machine operators have the materials they need to produce world‑class batteries and moves finished product onto and off trucks in the shipping area.

Areas of Focus

• Ensure machine operator have required materials always
• Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Understand and practice Trojan Battery Quality Policies
• Ensure machine operators have required materials always
• Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity
• Remove scrap and barrels of hazardous recyclable waste to reclamation area and prepare paperwork
• Ensure re‑orders are timely, notify supervisor of shortages
• Move DUF batteries from racks to formation
• Label hazardous waste and move into satellite area
• Ensure labeling and weight restrictions are metUnderstand and follow work Instructions
• Follow and maintain good housekeeping and hygiene practices
• Responsible individual with strong work ethic
• Load and unload batteries, materials and supplies onto and off trucks, in and out of shipping, warehouse, production and assembly areas
• Available for various shifts, and overtime

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or greater
• Read, write, and speak basic English
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Forklift Driver Certificate
• Understand specifications and labels associated with hazardous material
• Minimum six months’ experience in production, construction, warehouse, or similar work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience in an assembly/ production environment
• Bilingual in Spanish