Warehouse Forklift Operator

Davita Inc.; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics and supply chain based in Cordele seeks a Forklift Operator. This role involves safely moving products and raw materials within the plant, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and providing excellent service to customers. Candidates should have experience in forklift operations and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%

Pay up to $3,000 for Health Savings Account

Paid time-off plus holidays

Education Assistance

Access to Earned Wage Access

Free Short & Long-Term Disability

Free Term Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to pass forklift operator certification is required.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and completes related reports.
• Retrieves products from the warehouse by operating a forklift.
• Performs minor maintenance on forklift and adheres to safety expectations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication in English

Communication in Spanish

Education

Forklift operator certification

Valid U.S. driver's license

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k), company vehicle

United States, Georgia, Cordele

May 30, 2025

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Rapids Warehousing, which is part of the Helena Industries (HI) family. Rapids Warehousing and is a commercial storage, logistics and supply chain function that operates out of central offices located in Cordele, GA and Des Moines, IA. Rapids Warehousing gets its name from the employee culture the business is centered around - R.A.P.I.D.S. stands for Responsive, Attitude, Proactive, Integrity, Dependability and Safety.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Rapids Warehousing Forklift Operator will perform various tasks associated with the movement of product, raw materials and other commodities in the plant in a safe, responsible manner following all safety rules and procedures. This position requires a high level of safety awareness while moving throughout the plant especially while operating mobile equipment.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Loads and unloads trucks received at the dock and completes related reports.
• Retrieves packaged deliveries, in-process products and finished materials from the warehouse by operating a forklift.
• Production forklift drivers deliver product/materials to the appropriate departments and return finished goods to the warehouse.
• Performs minor maintenance on the forklift and other related equipment.
• Adheres to all equipment safety expectations.
• Focuses on plant-wide safety needs while moving about the location.
• Assists in physical inventory and other inventory-related duties.
• Completes housekeeping tasks in the warehouse including maintaining work areas in an orderly fashion and keeping isles and exits open at all times.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Complies with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to pass forklift operator certification is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• May be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. In this position, you will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working in the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods .

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.