Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator Xpedient Logistics - 3.0 Garden City, GA Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Warehouse experience Industrial equipment Full Job Description Xpedient Logistics is a full-service 3rd party logistics provider. We have experience helping a diverse client base in warehousing services, transportation management, supply chain management, order fulfillment and labor needs. Summary Our Team Members operate powered industrial equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts with fork and clamp attachments. This role includes handling large, bulky freight such as tires, requiring precise clamp operation to safely load, unload, and move product without pallets. Tasks include loading/unloading pallets and loose freight, picking/staging orders, putting away product, and other general forklift work. Roles and Responsibilities Conduct operations in a manner promoting safety Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts with fork and clamp attachments Safely handle large, non-palletized freight (e.g., tires) using clamp equipment Adjust and monitor clamp pressure to prevent product damage while maintaining load stability Minimum of 6 months of forklift and warehouse experience (clamp experience preferred) Must be highly efficient in all required tasks Put away inbound shipments and move product to storage locations using powered equipment Load and unload trailers and containers using both forks and clamps Pick cases or product and stage appropriately for outbound shipment Prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and correct items are staged for loading Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy Report quality variances, including any damage caused by improper handling Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion Assist in any required physical inventories Complete daily inspection of equipment, including clamp attachment functionality Perform additional duties as assigned by management Ensure proper stock rotation Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program (including clamp operation, if applicable) Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards Ability to read, understand and follow instructions, and to code applicable documents Qualifications Must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test (including clamp operation if applicable) This position requires lifting cases weighing from 20-45 pounds repeatedly throughout a long work period 18 years or older Experience operating forklifts in a high-speed warehouse or manufacturing environment Ability to safely operate equipment in tight spaces without damaging product Experience handling bulk or oversized freight preferred Familiarity with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets and non-palletized freight Understanding of standard operating procedures and safety requirements

Safety:

Observe and follow all health and safety regulations Enforce operating instructions and safety policies Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures Maintain detailed records of safety incidents Assign designated safety personnel Maintain warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition Follow proper clamp handling procedures to ensure product integrity and operator safety Xpedient Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Xpedient offers competitive wages, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision and life), paid time off and holidays.