Forklift Operator II - 2nd

Shaw Industries; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits (after 30 

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Savannah, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator II for non-rotating PM shifts on Sundays to Thursdays (4:00 pm – 12:00 am). The role involves building custom orders, transporting merchandise from trailers to storage and shipping to ensure timely fulfillment.

The hourly wage is $24.07, with benefits after 30 days and a focus on safety and reliable equipment. Primary duties include pulling tasks, moving pallets with a forklift, completing paperwork, packaging items for shipment, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to load/unload pallets and prepare orders.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move pallets and materials according to pull tasks.
• Transport pallets to and from locations and trailers for shipping.
• Complete required paperwork and package items for shipment.
• Wrap and secure hard surface materials on pallets; tape and repair damaged packages.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title

Forklift Operator II - 2nd

Position Overview

To build custom orders to fulfill order requests. Position also responsible for the transport of merchandise from trailers to storage locations and from storage areas to trailers for shipping.

Position works out of Savannah, GA.

$24.07 Per Hour

Sunday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

Benefits

• Consistent year around work
• Professionally maintained, reliable, and safe equipment
• Medical and dental benefits (after 30 days of employment)
• Vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Comparable weekly wages

Essential Functions

• Receiving a pull task with information on the hard surface material to be pulled and retrieving the correct material with a lift truck.
• Transporting a pallet by forklift to and from location.
• Complete paperwork as required.
• Wrap and band hard surface materials prepared on pallets.
• Prepare and package miscellaneous items in boxes for shipment.
• Tape and repair any damaged packages.
• Raise/Lower dock plate
• Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand on lift truck for the entire shift.
• Must be able to mount/dismount lift truck on an average 15 times per hour while using three points of contact
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment which may be quite warm or cool.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.