Forklift Operator I: Safety-Driven Warehouse Pro

NFI; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely operate material handling equipment in our Georgia warehouse and help move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The role supports order filling, shipping, and inventory accuracy while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

The position requires basic forklift operation knowledge, attention to detail, and competent math skills. NFI offers a full-time opportunity with on-site work and a focus on safe, efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures.
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment.
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements.
• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped.
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner.
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security.
• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed.
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards.
• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution.
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management.
• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly.

Skills

Basic Excel skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Math competencies

General computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

RF scanning devices

Job description

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely operate material handling equipment in our Georgia warehouse and help move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The role supports order filling, shipping, and inventory accuracy while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

The position requires basic forklift operation knowledge, attention to detail, and competent math skills. NFI offers a full-time opportunity with on-site work and a focus on safe, efficient warehouse operations.