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Forklift
Savannah, GA, US
Light Industrial
Some High School Course Work
Full Time, Temporary
17.50
Entry Level
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Savannah, GA, US
17.50
Entry Level
Full Time, Temporary
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
Some High School Course Work
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Forklift / Reach Truck Operator
Location: Pooler, GA
Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
About the Role
We are seeking a safety-conscious, reliable Forklift / Reach Truck Operator to join our warehouse team in Pooler, GA. This position is ideal for an experienced forklift driver who already has stand-up reach truck experience—or a skilled operator who is eager, coachable, and ready to train on high-reach equipment.
If you take pride in precision maneuvering, load security, and running an accident-free shift, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment (sit-down, stand-up, and reach trucks) to maneuver pallets, crates, and bulk materials throughout the warehouse.
- Loading & Unloading: Unload incoming shipments and load outbound freight from ocean containers, dry-van trailers, and flatbeds.
- Racking & Stacking: Place, retrieve, and high-stack goods into pallet racking following facility inventory control and slotting procedures.
- Daily Equipment Inspections: Perform and log mandatory pre-shift equipment checks (battery charging, fluid/water levels, propane tank changes, brakes, and safety mechanisms).
- Quality & Load Integrity: Inspect incoming and outgoing freight for damage, verify piece counts against paperwork, and ensure all loads are properly wrapped, banded, and balanced before movement.
- Dock & Pallet Management: Consolidate, sort, and safely stack empty pallets; maintain clean, debris-free staging lanes and travel aisles.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum 1+ years of verifiable forklift operating experience in a high-volume warehouse or distribution center.
- Prior Stand-Up Reach Truck experience is strongly preferred, but we will train motivated operators with solid forklift fundamentals.
- Minimum 1+ years of verifiable forklift operating experience in a high-volume warehouse or distribution center.
- Certifications: Current or prior OSHA forklift certification preferred (in-house recertification provided).
- Skills:
- Strong spatial awareness and commitment to strict facility safety standards.
- Solid reading and basic math skills to interpret pick sheets, bill of ladings (BOLs), and inventory tags.
- Ability to follow written and verbal standard operating procedures with minimal supervision.
- Strong spatial awareness and commitment to strict facility safety standards.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, step on and off equipment frequently, and work comfortably in a standard ambient warehouse environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive weekly pay ($17.50/hr)
- Desirable Monday–Friday daytime shift (no late overnights)
- Paid training and certification on high-reach equipment
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits options
Resume not required
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