Fork Lift Operator

Take Your Forklift Career to New Heights with an Industry-Leading HVAC Manufacturer!

Location: Jefferson, GA | Pay Rate: $18/hour | Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am - 2:30pm (OT as Required)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading HVAC manufacturing company to hire an experienced Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate . If you're skilled at operating material handling equipment, thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Forklift Operator, you'll play a vital role in supporting warehouse and manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, moved, and shipped. Your work directly impacts production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support picking, packing, loading, unloading, and general warehouse operations

• Safely operate material handling equipment to move inventory throughout the facility

• Locate, retrieve, and transport materials using established warehouse processes

• Read packing lists and follow shipping and receiving protocols

• Record turnbacks and process rework work orders and purchase orders

• Perform cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve inventory issues

• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and quality

• Execute JDE transactions related to assigned responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and safe work environment through 5S practices

• Assist with additional warehouse duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift operation experience

• Ability to safely operate:

• Sit-Down Forklift

• Stand-Up Order Picker (OP)

• Reach Truck

• Cherry Picker at elevated heights

• Ability to read and follow packing lists and shipping/receiving procedures

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy

• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse and forklift experience

• Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse transactions

• Familiarity with JDE (JD Edwards) systems

• Experience conducting cycle counts and inventory reconciliation

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Ready to Move Your Career Forward?

If you're an experienced forklift operator looking for your next opportunity with a top manufacturing company, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join a team where your skills, dedication, and commitment to excellence make a real impact every day.

Pay Details: $18.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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