Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Calhoun (GA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation on hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and short term disabi

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in Calhoun, GA. You will load, unload, sort, stage, and transport products, while following safety policies and collaborating with colleagues to meet daily goals.

The role requires at least 1 year of forklift experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime, drug screening, and background checks are part of the process; HVAC non-temperature controlled environment may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying warehouse temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently according to safety policies.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated areas.
• Check product on inbound/outbound for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance checks.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Keep the facility clean, neat, and orderly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

RF scanners

WMS familiarity

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursementCompany paid life insurance and short term disability

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Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements. Schedule Tuesday - Friday 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Summary Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Helpful Experience (Not Required):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff…

Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 60 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment. Growing our family since 1966.

Will you join us?

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