Forklift and Tugger Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift and Tugger Operator
Automation Personnel Services is looking for experienced and reliable Forklift and Tugger Operators for a company based in Shorter, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a Forklift/Tugger with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that materials and products will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

Pay Rate
$16.00 per hour (1st Shift)

6:00am – 6:00pm

$16.50 per hour (2nd Shift)

6:00pm – 6:00am

Schedule and Hours
Sunday through Saturday

Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.

Forklift and Tugger Duties and Responsibilities
• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.

• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.

• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.

• Transport raw materials to production workstations

• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.

• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.

• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.

• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment for the facility.

• Must be able to operate a stand-up or sit-down Forklift operator.

• Must be able to operate a Tugger Operator.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Forklift and Tugger Qualifications and Requirements
• Valid forklift operator certification or license obtained through a recognized training program.
• Proficiency in operating various types of forklifts, including counterbalance, reach, and pallet jack.
• Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and operating instructions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift and move heavy loads safely and efficiently.
• Attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination to maneuver equipment in tight spaces and navigate busy warehouse environments.

• Experience with operating a Forklift and/or a Tugger Operator.

• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.

• High school diploma

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs. (Lifting Assessment to be given in office)

• Drug screen and background check required.

Job Type
Full-time, Temp - Perm

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates

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Automation Personnel Services Montgomery Branch
6983 Halcyon Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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