Fork Lift Operator

Keep Production Moving - Join Our Team as a Forklift (PIV) Operator!

Drive Efficiency. Support Production. Build Your Career.

Location: Athens, GA | Pay Rate: $17/hour | Schedule: Mon-Thu (3:30pm - 2am) {Occasional OT on Fridays and/or Saturdays}

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the HVAC manufacturing industry to hire a dependable Forklift (PIV) Operator . If you're safety-focused, enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, and take pride in keeping materials moving, this is your opportunity to make an impact on products that keep homes and businesses comfortable year-round.

What You'll Do

As a Forklift (PIV) Operator, you'll play a vital role in supporting warehouse and production operations by safely transporting materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring production lines have what they need to stay on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts, reach trucks, tuggers, and order pickers.

• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and production lines safely and efficiently.

• Transport raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.

• Use handheld scanners to complete inventory transactions and material movements.

• Supply production lines with materials to support manufacturing schedules.

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report safety or maintenance concerns.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.

• Assist with general warehouse and production duties as needed, including rotating between PIV and non-PIV assignments.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling environments.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, tuggers, or other Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs).

• Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems.

• Forklift certification is a plus; training is available for candidates with relevant warehouse or material handling experience.

Work Requirements

• Steel-toe shoes are required.

• Long pants and sleeved shirts (short or long sleeves) must be worn at all times.

Ready to Move Your Career Forward?

If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to put your forklift and material handling skills to work, apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in supporting a leader in HVAC manufacturing!

Pay Details: $17.00 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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