Forklift Operator - 1st Shift with OT & Sign-On Bonus

MAT Holdings, Inc; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1000 after 180 d

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Benefits after 60 days of employment

PTO, vacation, sick days, holidays

401k with company match

Career advancement program

Wellness programs

Job summary

MAT Holdings, Inc. (MAT HD) in Rome, GA is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st Shift. The wage starts at $18.50 per hour with overtime opportunities. Hours are 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, at 113 Hemlock St., Rome, GA 30161.

The role focuses on safe material movement in day-to-day production, using a hand-held scanner and stretch-wrap machine, while supporting logistics, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. A forklift license and RF scanner experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to calculate figures using basic math.
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Two years forklift and RF scanner experience preferred.
• Willingness to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety inspection of forklift before operation.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently; support logistic operations.
• Use hand-held scanner and stretch-wrap machine as needed.
• Notify technicians when forklift service is required.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace; follow safety guidelines.
• Assist with additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift license

RF scanner experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mathematical basics

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Hand-held scanner

Stretch-wrap machine

Job description

MAT Holdings, Inc. (MAT HD) in Rome, GA is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st Shift. The wage starts at $18.50 per hour with overtime opportunities. Hours are 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, at 113 Hemlock St., Rome, GA 30161.

The role focuses on safe material movement in day-to-day production, using a hand-held scanner and stretch-wrap machine, while supporting logistics, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. A forklift license and RF scanner experience are preferred.