Packaging and Shipping Associate/Forklift Operator

The Job Center; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Job Center in Marietta, GA seeks a reliable Packaging & Shipping Associate to package and load finished products, requiring forklift experience and ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities include operating forklift, stacking, pallet securing, weight checks, and collaboration with Inventory, Quality, and Production to meet shipping deadlines.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required.
• Ability to read labels, work orders, and load plans.
• Strong attention to detail and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift and maintain staging areas.
• Move and verify finished rolls, including stacking and packaging.
• Cut wood supports using a table saw and stabilize pallets with wood supports, strapping, and wrapping.
• Weigh and stage finished skids and report weight discrepancies to Quality.
• Pull and load orders accurately according to load plans.
• Maintain inventory and ensure pallets are labeled and stored.
• Replace wrap film and keep the shipping area clean and safe.
• Collaborate with Inventory, Quality, and Production to meet shipping deadlines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Table saw

Pallet wrapping

Job description

Packaging & Shipping Associate

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Packaging & Shipping Associate to package, secure, stage, and load finished products according to company safety and quality standards. This position requires forklift experience and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift and maintain clear, organized staging areas.
• Move and verify finished rolls, including proper stacking, alignment, and packaging.
• Cut wood supports using a table saw and stabilize pallets with wood supports, strapping, and wrapping.
• Weigh and stage finished skids and report weight discrepancies to Quality.
• Pull and load orders accurately according to load plans.
• Maintain inventory and ensure pallets are properly labeled and stored.
• Replace wrap film as needed and maintain a clean, safe shipping area.
• Work closely with Inventory, Quality, and Production teams to meet shipping deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Current or previous forklift experience; ability to meet ETI certification requirements.
• Warehouse or manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of pallet patterns, roll stability, and basic weight verification.
• Ability to safely operate a table saw.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read labels, work orders, and load plans.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, lift, and twist.
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs.
• Comfortable working in warehouse conditions with fluctuating temperatures.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• 12-hour rotating shifts
• 2nd Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM