Forklift Operator 1 at Industrial Covington, GA

Industrial; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious in Covington, GA is seeking a dependable Warehouse Forklift Operator to unload, store, pick, and load palletized goods within our distribution center.

You will operate high reach and counterbalance forklifts, use RF scanners with Manhattan WMS to keep inventory accurate, and follow safety procedures, providing backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Intermediate experience with either a high reach or counterbalance forklift required.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, put away double deep, bulk and full pallet pick, load, replenishment.
• Operate material handling equipment (high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack, dock stocker).
• Use RF scanner and WMS to ensure inventory accuracy and track products throughout the site.
• Ensure product integrity while performing all tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner usage

WMS usage

Reading distribution documents

Analytical and organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manhattan WMS

RF scanner

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Transport palletized product within the distribution center (unload, put away double deep, bulk and full pallet pick, load, replenishment)
• Operate material handling equipment, including high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack, and dock stocker
• Use RF scanner and WMS to ensure inventory accuracy and track products throughout the site
• Ensure product integrity while performing all tasks
• Follow site safety procedures, including required PPE (safety vest, safety shoes)
• Cross-train and become knowledgeable in other areas; provide backup support as needed

Experience Required

• 1 year of relevant experience required
• Intermediate experience with either a high reach or counterbalance forklift required
• Experience with Manhattan WMS – preferred

Skills & Certifications

• Material handling equipment operation (high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack, dock stocker)
• RF scanner and WMS usage
• Reading and interpreting distribution documents in English
• Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• General distribution knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Strong initiative and drive for results

Eligibilities & qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification (within 2 days of employment)
• Normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye
• Hearing sufficient to safely operate MHE in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Ability to perform physical demands: walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, and repetitive hand/wrist motion
• Occasional climbing; lifting over 50 lbs required in some areas
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, exposure to moving mechanical equipment, precarious situations, and occasional fumes/airborne particles

Requisition Note: CFNJP0004282