Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits
LEAD FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Lead Forklift Operator for a company based in Cartersville, GA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced logistics environment, supporting wide range of fulfillment, warehousing, and supply chain operations. This position is full-time, temporary to hire.
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Lead Forklift Operator for a company based in Cartersville, GA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced logistics environment, supporting wide range of fulfillment, warehousing, and supply chain operations. This position is full-time, temporary to hire.
Pay Rate
$21.00 per hour
$21.00 per hour
Schedule and Hours
B Shift:Wednesday- 1:00pm to 7:00pm & Thursday to Saturday- 7:00am to 7:00pm
Lead Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead warehouse operations by assisting with employee training, workflow coordination, and process compliance.
• Lead warehouse operations by assisting with employee training, workflow coordination, and process compliance.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely to load, unload, move, and store materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory, production, and shipping records using RF scanners and warehouse systems.
• Inspect equipment, report maintenance needs, and ensure a safe, organized work environment.
Lead Forklift Operator Qualifications and Requirements
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with at least 2 years of warehouse or related experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with at least 2 years of warehouse or related experience.
• Forklift operating experience required; OSHA forklift certification and RF scanner experience preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, lift up to 25 pounds, and work overtime as needed.
Job Type
Full-time, temporary to hire.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
- 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 706.624.0500 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:
Automation Personnel Services Calhoun Branch
120 Cornerstone Way SE
Suite 5
Calhoun, GA 30701
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
- 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
- Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
- Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
- Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
- Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
- Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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Equal Opportunity Employer
APSCalhoun
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cartersville, GA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Website | http://www.apstemps.com/ |
About Company
Automation Personnel Services, Inc. was founded in 1990 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Automation has grown to a national company with offices throughout the United States, including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.
Automation Personnel Services is the largest independently owned staffing company in Alabama.
Automation is a member of the American Staffing Association and the Alabama Staffing Association.
Automation has grown to a national company with offices throughout the United States, including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.
Automation Personnel Services is the largest independently owned staffing company in Alabama.
Automation is a member of the American Staffing Association and the Alabama Staffing Association.
Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Skillsunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Disability Insuranceunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Forkliftunmatched
- Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Life Insuranceunmatched
- Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
- Loading/Unloadingunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Material Movingunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Radio Frequencyunmatched
- Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Shipping/Receivingunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
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