Lift Truck Operator

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

Job summary

HMTX Industries, a global leader in flooring products, seeks a Lift Truck Operator to support warehouse distribution with focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency. This role helps ensure on-time fulfillment and inventory integrity across our growing network.

As part of a dynamic team, you will operate sit-down forklifts, use RF scanners, and apply WMS tools to manage inventory, while following OSHA safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years forklift operating experience.
• Experience loading, unloading, picking, packing, and shipping in a warehouse.
• Experience using RF scanners and WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, store, move, and ship products, ensuring accuracy and minimizing damage.
• Load/unload pallets, stack inventory, and pick orders efficiently and accurately.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Use RF scanners and WMS to track inventory and support daily operations.
• Inspect inventory and perform routine maintenance checks and record-keeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

WMS

Inventory control

OSHA safety

Education

High school diploma

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.