Forklift Operator to Load By Weight

Axiom Staffing Group; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Staffing Group in Pooler, GA is seeking a Load-by-Weight Forklift Operator to safely move heavy freight and support warehouse operations. You will verify capacities, load and unload goods, and maintain high safety standards while complying with OSHA guidelines.

Candidates must have 2+ years of forklift experience, knowledge of load centers, weight distribution, and the ability to handle freight weighing 50 pounds or more repeatedly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forklift operation experience with Load by Weight.
• Knowledge of forklift capacity limits, load centers, weight distribution, and load stability.
• Ability to safely lift and handle freight weighing 50 pounds or more on a frequent basis.

Responsibilities

• Verify safe operating capacities using forklift nameplates, load charts, and load-center calculations.
• Load, unload, transport, and stack heavy, oversized, or off-center freight in warehouses, trailers, and shipping docks.
• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Perform and document required pre-shift inspections of powered industrial trucks.
• Assess load stability and weight distribution before and during material movement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Job description

Put your forklift skills to work! Join our team as a Load-by-Weight Forklift Operator and safely move heavy freight with precision and confidence. The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely handling, transporting, loading, unloading, and stacking heavy and oversized freight. This role requires a strong understanding of load centers, weight distribution, forklift capacity limits, and load stability to prevent tipping, product damage, and workplace injuries.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify safe operating capacities using forklift nameplates, load charts, and load-center calculations.
• Load, unload, transport, and stack heavy, oversized, or off-center freight in warehouses, trailers, and shipping docks.
• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Perform and document required pre-shift inspections of powered industrial trucks.
• Assess load stability and weight distribution before and during material movement.
• Manually lift, carry, and handle freight weighing 50 pounds or more, in addition to operating powered equipment.
• Secure and position materials safely to prevent shifting, falling, or damage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including proper pedestrian awareness, equipment operation, and material-handling practices.

Requirements

• 2+ years of recent Forklift Operation with Load by Weight experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of forklift capacity limits, load centers, weight distribution, and load stability principles.
• Previous experience operating counterbalance or reach trucks preferred.
• Ability to safely lift and handle freight weighing 50 pounds or more on a frequent basis.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, reach, and maneuver materials for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in warehouses, shipping docks, trailers, and varying environmental conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Call us at 912-348-2420 with questions. We are located at 1702 Pooler Parkway, Pooler, GA – In the Dunkin shopping plaza. IND115