Manufacturing & production Forklift driver 2nd shift

FORKLIFT DRIVER 2ND SHIFT.

decatur, alabama Posted 8/6/2026 Closes 9/30/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Temp to Perm 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Various Shifts Available) Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_179057 Looking for job stability, competitive growth, and a team that has your back? Join our Decatur manufacturing team as a Forklift Operator in Shipping & Receiving.

What You'll Do:

Keep inventory, loading, and receiving running safely and efficiently.

Why Join Us:

Long-term opportunity, a safety-first culture, and a supportive high-performance team.

Responsibilities:

Operate a heavy-duty forklift to move, stack, and organize cardboard in the raw and paper materials weighing up to 1,000 lbs Pair full and empty crates to prepare them for outbound shipment Assist with non-forklift duties, such as prepping empty crates Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace Follow all safety protocols and assist other departments as needed Working hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:

Experience operating forklifts in tight or high-traffic areas Knowledge of inventory systems or barcode scanners Familiarity with loading/unloading flatbeds or trailers Previous work in a steel, metal, or heavy manufacturing environment Comfortable working in hot or cold warehouse conditions ... Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks Communication skills for coordinating with team leads and drivers Basic math skills for measuring, counting, or verifying load accuracy

Education:

High School Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years verified forklift experience (heavy-duty forklifts preferred) Ability to safely move and stack steel crates weighing up to 1,000 lbs. Strict attention to safety protocols and workplace rules Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Willingness to perform non-forklift duties when needed Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as required Must be punctual and reliable Comfortable wearing required

PPE:

steel-toed shoes Ability to maintain focus in a structured, fast-paced environment online and keep an eye out for a prescreening questionnaire. A mandatory forklift (PIT) test will also be administered Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key responsibilities Operate a heavy-duty forklift to move, stack, and organize cardboard in the raw and paper materials weighing up to 1,000 lbsPair full and empty crates to prepare them for outbound shipmentAssist with non-forklift duties, such as prepping empty cratesMaintain a clean, safe, and organized workspaceFollow all safety protocols and assist other departments as needed experience 4-7 years skills Experience operating forklifts in tight or high-traffic areasKnowledge of inventory systems or barcode scannersFamiliarity with loading/unloading flatbeds or trailersPrevious work in a steel, metal, or heavy manufacturing environmentComfortable working in hot or cold warehouse conditionsAbility to perform basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance checksCommunication skills for coordinating with team leads and driversBasic math skills for measuring, counting, or verifying load accuracy qualifications Minimum of 3 years verified forklift experience (heavy-duty forklifts preferred)Ability to safely move and stack steel crates weighing up to 1,000 lbs.

Strict attention to safety protocols and workplace rulesAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsWillingness to perform non-forklift duties when neededAbility to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as requiredMust be punctual and reliableComfortable wearing required

PPE:

steel-toed shoesAbility to maintain focus in a structured, fast-paced environment education High School share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. PR Perez, Robert robertperez@spherion.com