Stand-Up & Reach Forklift Operator

Surge Staffing; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking experienced forklift operators to safely operate stand-up and deep-reach forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and productivity while moving, staging, and storing products across the facility.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience and a strong work ethic. Shifts include early morning and evening options with full-time employment and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Stand-up forklift experience preferred.
• Deep-reach forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up and deep-reach forklifts safely and efficiently
• Move, stage, and store products throughout the warehouse
• Load and unload materials as needed
• Retrieve and put away products in designated locations
• Assist with picking and replenishment activities
• Inspect products and equipment for damage or safety concerns
• Maintain accurate product placement and inventory
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand-up forklift

Deep-reach forklift

Material handling

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Job description

Stand-Up & Reach Forklift Operator

Pay: $18.00–$20.00/hour
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Forklift Operators to safely and efficiently operate stand-up and deep-reach forklifts in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have previous forklift experience and a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up and deep-reach forklifts safely and efficiently
• Move, stage, and store products throughout the warehouse
• Load and unload materials as needed
• Retrieve and put away products in designated locations
• Assist with picking and replenishment activities
• Inspect products and equipment for damage or safety concerns
• Maintain accurate product placement and inventory
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required
• Stand-up forklift experience preferred
• Deep-reach forklift experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to lift and move materials as required

Schedule & Pay

• 1st Shift: $18.00/hour — 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: $20.00/hour — 6:00 PM–2:30 AM
• Full-Time

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