Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time / Shift Work
Pay Rate: $16.00
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our cold storage warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating industrial trucks to transport, load, unload, and stack materials throughout our facility. A successful candidate prioritizes workplace safety, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and works efficiently to keep inventory moving smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Material Handling: Safely load, unload, move, and stack products, equipment, and materials using powered industrial trucks (sit-down, stand-up, or reach trucks).
Shipping & Receiving: Inspect incoming/outgoing freight for damage or discrepancies, verifying manifest or order accuracy.
Inventory & Staging: Transport raw materials to production lines and staged finished goods in designated storage or shipping areas.
Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company guidelines.
System Logging: Utilize handheld scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory movements accurately.
Qualifications & Skills
Certification: Active Forklift Operator Certification required (or ability to pass company certification upon hire).
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center environment.
Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sit/stand for extended periods, and work in varying temperatures (e.g., standard warehouse, cold storage).
Technical Skills: Familiarity with RF scanners and basic inventory management systems.
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, excellent spatial awareness, and a team-first attitude.
Possess the ability to be able to work and thrive in a cold work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with specialized attachments (e.g., clamp trucks, order pickers, or reach trucks).
Prior experience with warehouse safety committees or OSHA training.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Albany, GA
Skills
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
Mobile Devicesunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Radio Frequencyunmatched
Receiving Inspectionunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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