Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

The Royal Group; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Progress Container, a TRG company, is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Winder, GA facility. The role focuses on safe and efficient movement of products, with responsibilities including forklift operation, inspections, stock location, and accurate paperwork.

First shift runs 7am–3pm or 5am–3pm with overtime as required. You will maintain stock stacks, assist teammates, and follow safety guidelines to contribute to on-time production and quality goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.
• Familiarity with pallet jack, or other industrial vehicles.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklift safely; be qualified to operate forklift.
• Complete and document forklift inspections before shift and after switching forklifts.
• Locate stock before run start and deliver stock to machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines and maintain neat, safe stock stacks.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely; track stock location by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize equipment utilization and adhere to daily production schedule; suggest optimization where possible.
• Assist other forklift operators as needed; prepare reports such as Production Data, Safety, and Quality data.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Progress Container & Display, 635 Patrick Mill Rd SW, Winder, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Progress Container , a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking aForklift Operator to support our Winder, GA facility ! TheForklift Operatoris responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. Your position will focus on safe and efficient movement of products and materials.

This position will be for our first shift that runs from 7am - 3 pm or 5am - 3pm when overtime is required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with pallet jack, or other industrial vehicles.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong work ethic.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER PROGRESS CONTAINER OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Competitive pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Progress Container & Display, 635 Patrick Mill Rd SW, Winder, Georgia, United States of America