Forklift Operator

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Forklift Operator | $23.50 per Hour | Mid Shift | Locust Grove, GA

Locust Grove, GA

Posted: 8/31/2026

Team Number: 1350

About the Job

Ruan is hiring full-time, mid shift forklift operators at our distribution facility located in Locust Grove, GA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing team. Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule! Ruan offers full benefits and a 401(k) plan. For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at (800) 879-7826.

Here is what the job entails:

• Piece picking as well as full pallet picking
• Unloading and loading of trailers
• General pallet movements and case picking through the facility
• PPE - Safety toe shoes are required
• Shipping and receiving product
• Operating reach trucks and sit-down forklifts and/or other material handling equipment as needed

Schedule:

Enjoy a Monday - Friday schedule from 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Pay:

Earn $23.50 per hour with overtime after 40 hours.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• At least 1 year of material handling experience
• At least 2 years of warehousing experience
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Occasional weekends
• Must be able to commit to Ruans value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.

Benefits

• Earn 80 hours of vacation after one year
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Great benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan. Company matches 50 percent of your deferral (up to 6 percent) after one year of service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short and long term disability
• Benefits start in 30 days of employment
• Free virtual visits with Doctor On Demand or in-network provider
• Wellness and tuition reimbursements

Call a recruiter today at (800) 879-7826.

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Ruan's number one strength is our people. Therefore, it's our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you're a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you're part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors. We are Ruan. We are you.