Forklift Operator

Giro Pack, Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Giro Pack, Inc., is hiring a Forklift Operator to support production operations. The role requires prior experience in forklift operations and a commitment to safety. Candidates will work various shifts and should demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• One year prior forklift and warehouse experience required.
• Must meet physical demands including lifting heavy loads (up to 50 pounds).
• Must be able to work flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of sit-down forklifts.
• Load and unload product from tractor trailers.
• Document arrival, departure and movement of goods.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Forklift certification

Warehouse experience

Job description

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Job Description

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will be trained Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, once training is complete the candidate will work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (2:00 pm -10:00 pm) or 3rd shift, Monday - Friday (10:00 pm - 6:00 am). The ideal candidate should have one year of prior forklift and warehouse experience, be self motivated with an eye for detail and very good administrative skills.

Job Description

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will be trained Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, once training is complete the candidate will work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (2:00 pm -10:00 pm) or 3rd shift, Monday - Friday (10:00 pm - 6:00 am). The ideal candidate should have one year of prior forklift and warehouse experience, be self motivated with an eye for detail and very good administrative skills.

Forklift Operator job duties include:

• Ensure safe operation of sit-down forklifts.
• Inspect trucks prior to loading/unloading of material.
• Loads and unloads product from and onto tractor trailers.
• Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked.
• Utilizes scanning equipment to track inventory.
• Documents arrival, departure and movement of goods.
• Checks trucking manifests and bills of lading.
• Shrink wrap goods and prepare them for transport.
• Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods to assigned area.
• Perform stock movements in the computer system (SAP).
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Report forklift and equipment shortcomings to supervisor.
• Assist with inventory of stored materials.
• Supply sections with required materials.
• Move finished products from sections as required.
• Follow planning order and work priorities.
• Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
  
  
  

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents and safety guidelines.
• Previous warehouse and forklift certification.
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to perform basic math.
• Efficient individual with excellent time management skills.
• Commitment to safety rules and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast pace environment.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
  
  
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vidalia, GA 30474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  
  

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Evening Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging & Containers

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