Material Handler - Forklift Operator - Loader 1st Shift

Material Handler - Forklift Operator - Loader 1st ShiftWith over 45 years of excellence, stow Group has transformed from a family-owned business into a global leader in the supply chain industry and is at the forefront of driving peak warehouse performance through innovative racking systems and accessible automation solutions.stow stands as one of the largest and most powerful industrial storage companies worldwide, with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.In 2026, we opened our first U.S. based manufacturing facility in Adairsville, GA and are continuing to grow strong. It's exciting times to be at stow!Location: Adairsville, GA United StatesJob DescriptionThe Material Handler Loader receives instructions from the supervisor or warehouse support regarding the loading schedule. Based on the orders to be prepared, they organize work according to priority, while following oral and/or written instructions (recorded in SharePoint).Follows scan/SAP instructions indicating replenishment needsFollows management instructions to improve work methods and prevent complaints or damagesGives instructions to order pickers and takes initiative to improve productivity and avoid complaintsChecks prepared ordersStores completed orders in stockEnsures overseas packaging complies with required standardsAdapts to changes in work prioritiesMaintains order and cleanliness and ensures regular cleaning by order pickersRespects environmental guidelinesEnsures compliance with safety rules and monitors safety practicesReports all relevant information to supervisors to enable performance reporting to management by completing the end-of-shift report (documenting activities performed during the shift)Assists colleagues when neededRequests creation of new storage locations to avoid order splitsChecks open transfer orders (TOs) daily to ensure orders are completed before loading beginsTransmits location data to the supervisor to ensure correct master data updatesAssists with inventory and cycle countingEnsures best practices among order pickers and proposes improvement initiativesPerforms the same tasks as order pickers, according to their job description, when availability allowsConducts 5S audits according to instructionsQualificationsKnowledge of warehouse layout and locations (Hall A & B, powder warehouse, picking area)Product knowledgeWarehouse proceduresAbility to use scanning equipmentAbility to operate a pallet stackerAbility to estimate order volume to select appropriate packagingKnowledge of packaging requirementsForklift license (certification or authorization)Ability to use a scaleAbility to replenish pick locationsAdditional InformationWhat do we offer you?PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidaysMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceCompany paid Short- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment401K with employer match, currently 4%Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 monthsTobacco Free CampusQuality, Safety, Health, Environment, ComplianceEvery employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow's standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.EEOstow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.