Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator
Garden City, GA

Pay: $20.00 per hour

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. The primary focus of this role is to perform forklift operations, assist with shipment preparation, and support inventory management to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment. The position involves working closely with warehouse staff to ensure safety, organization, and efficient handling of merchandise.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment, including CLAMP attachments, to prepare customer shipments and support loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist drivers with the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
• Support inventory management by advising supervisors on stock levels to avoid out-of-stock situations.
• Distribute book reorders to branch picking aisles.
• Provide backup for shipping and receiving functions, including loading and unloading containers.
• Return merchandise to proper storage locations, ensuring items are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following safety protocols.
• Assist warehouse associates with various operational tasks as directed by the Warehouse Manager or supervisor.
• Attend scheduled work hours regularly and reliably.

Required Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Skills in operating CLAMP equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and handle merchandise safely in a warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to work well with team members and follow safety procedures.

Tools / Equipment / Systems

• Forklift with CLAMP attachment

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Physical ability to load, unload, and move merchandise in a warehouse setting.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Fair Chance & Background Checks: This position may require a background check consistent with applicable law. We comply with all Fair Chance, Ban-the-Box, and applicant rights laws. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs or practices in accordance with applicable law. Eligible employees may receive benefits required by applicable federal, state, or local law. Additional benefit eligibility, if any, is determined by Company policy, applicable benefit plans, the employee's classification, work location, and assignment. The Company reserves the right to modify the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment at any time consistent with applicable law. Nothing in this job posting creates a contract of employment. Employment is at will where permitted by law. Partners Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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