Position : Forklift operator

Location : Covington, GA

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr

Job Summary

This is an overnight forklift role that moves materials, parts, assemblies, and finished goods within a plant, office, or warehouse using forklifts, conveyors, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks. It is an entry-level position where the person completes routine tasks within clearly defined SOPs and quality guidelines, under general to limited supervision.

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM (overnights)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, conveyors, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products
• Keep records as needed
• Complete routine tasks by following prescribed steps and SOPs
• Follow quality guidelines
• Maintain required licenses, training, and certifications

Experience

• 0 to 1 year of warehouse or related experience and/or training
• Basic skills training in an operational process area, such as material handling and management, logistics, or manufacturing production
• Forklift operating experience

Key Skills

• Forklift and material handling equipment operation
• Reading, writing, and understanding English documents
• Basic math
• Basic computer skills
• Clear communication with co-workers and the Team Lead or Supervisor
• Ability to work in a metrics-driven environment
• Ability to follow SOPs and quality guidelines

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Drug test required (“DT” in the description, which I read as a drug test)
• Completed forklift questionnaire submitted with the resume
• Availability for the Monday to Thursday overnight schedule
• High school diploma or GED is preferred, not required
• Able to handle regular walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and wrist motion
• Able to lift or move over 50 lbs when the job requires it
• Able to work around moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme weather, and occasionally high places and fumes or airborne particles
• Comfortable working in a hot environment in summer (no AC), a cold one in winter (limited heating), and a moderate to loud noise level
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities