Lift Truck / Pole Lift Operator at Stark Carpets

Location: 207 Boling Industrial Way SE, Calhoun, GA 30701 Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly Pay: $16.50–$17.77/hour (depends on shift and bonus — see Role Comparison below) About These Roles We're hiring for two warehouse positions at our Calhoun shipping operation — apply once and we'll match you to the shift that fits. Both roles move, stage, and load materials in a fast-moving warehouse where safety, accuracy, and reliable attendance matter more than anything else. If you have lift-truck experience, we want to hear from you. Role Comparison 1st Shift — Lift Truck Operator Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Pay: $16.50/hr Equipment: Lift truck 2nd Shift — Pole Lift Operator Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Pay: $16.53/hr + 7.5% shift differential (~$17.77/hr effective) Bonus: Hiring/retention bonus up to $1,000 in your first year (details shared at interview) Equipment: Pole lift — lift-truck experience qualifies; new 2nd-shift hires may train on 1st shift for a few weeks before moving to their permanent schedule What You'll Do (both roles) Operate a lift truck or pole lift to move, load, and stage materials for shipment Pick, pack, and prepare orders to match shipping schedules Load trucks accurately and securely so product arrives undamaged Retrieve carpet rolls from the warehouse and deliver them to the cutting tables (Pole Lift) Run routine equipment checks and report any maintenance issues Keep the shipping area and equipment clean, organized, and safe Cross-train across the warehouse and shipping operation as you grow into the role Required (both roles) Shipping or warehouse experience Hands-on lift-truck experience — any lift-truck experience qualifies; pole-lift experience is not required Able to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift Strong attention to detail and safety awareness Reliable attendance — the shipping team depends on a full crew Authorized to work in the United States Preferred Active certification on material handling equipment Prior pole-lift experience (for the 2nd Shift role) Compensation & Growth Pay as listed in the Role Comparison above Hiring/retention bonus up to $1,000 in the first year (Pole Lift role) Free Welcome+ membership for up to 12 months while actively employed — includes $0 cost telemedicine with unlimited 24/7 access, counseling support, prescription discounts, dental (Aetna Dental Access®), and vision. Covers you and your family (spouse + children under 26). Cross-training opportunities across the warehouse and shipping operation About Stark Carpets Stark is a rug and carpet manufacturer with operations in Calhoun, GA. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, Stark is the discerning designer's go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs. Our shipping team gets finished product out the door — accurately and safely — to customers across the country. Stark Carpet Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.