Lift Truck Operator

HMTX Global; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HMTX Industries, a global flooring leader, seeks a Lift Truck Operator in Rincon, GA. You will safely move, store, and ship products, ensuring inventory accuracy and efficient order fulfillment in a fast-paced warehouse.

You'll operate sit-down forklifts, use RF scanners and WMS, perform routine maintenance checks, and uphold OSHA safety standards while recording movement data and supporting continuous improvement in our distribution network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years forklift operating experience in warehouse/distribution.
• Proficient with RF scanners and WMS.
• Ability to inspect equipment and perform minor maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety and OSHA regulations.
• Accurate inventory and shipment record keeping.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, store, move, and ship products while ensuring accuracy and minimizing product damage.
• Load and unload pallets, stack and organize inventory, and pick customer orders efficiently and accurately.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including sit-down forklifts and other lift trucks as needed.
• Utilize RF scanners and WMS to track inventory and support daily warehouse operations.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and equipment maintenance activities.
• Follow OSHA regulations and warehouse safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Inventory tracking

OSHA safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WMS

Forklift equipment

Job description

Are you ready to join a company that’s pushing the limits of global design and innovation? Are you passionate about growing your career in a business with international reach and best-in‑class talent?
HMTX Industries, headquartered in Norwalk Connecticut, services a diverse range of construction and renovation markets with renowned flooring products that set the bar for quality, performance, and design around the world. With products for your home, work and everywhere in between, HMTX is helping make life more beautiful.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, exciting environment and be a part of a company that is affecting change. Whether it's transcending the status quo on design and innovation or giving back in our local communities – HMTX is always in motion. Join us today!

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

As a Lift Truck Operator, you will play an essential role in supporting our warehouse and distribution operations by safely moving, storing, and shipping products throughout the facility. You'll help ensure inventory accuracy, efficient order fulfillment, and safe material handling while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, and workplace safety. Your attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence will help keep our distribution network running smoothly

What You Will Do

• Safely receive, store, move, and ship products while ensuring accuracy and minimizing product damage.
• Load and unload pallets, stack and organize inventory, and pick customer orders efficiently and accurately.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including sit-down forklifts and other lift trucks as needed.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory and support daily warehouse operations.
• Perform product replenishment, inventory consolidation, and other material handling activities in warehouse storage areas.
• Inspect products for quality and quantity throughout the material handling process and resolve routine inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections, perform minor maintenance, and report operational concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and equipment maintenance activities.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Who We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of forklift operating experience with demonstrated proficiency in warehouse material handling operations.
• Experience loading, unloading, picking, packing, and shipping products within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience operating RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory tracking tools.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections, identify issues, and complete minor maintenance activities.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety practices, OSHA regulations, and safe equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills and working knowledge of inventory control processes.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

The salary range for this role is $17.30/hr. to $20.70/hr. This range is applicable for jobs performed in the Eastern and Central Time Zones. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, and business organizational needs.