Operator 2, Warehouse Operations (Covington, GA, 30014) | 09/01/26

Job Description Job Title:

Forklift /

Material Handler Location:

Covington, GA 30014

Pay Rate:

$17.50/hr

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Education:

High school diploma/GED preferred,

Experience:

2+ years of warehouse or related experience

Requirements:

Valid Driver's License (DT) and forklift experience

Duration:

12 + Months Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Forklift/Material Handler to safely move, load, unload, and organize materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products within a warehouse or manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience operating multiple types of material-handling equipment and working with RF scanners and inventory systems. Key Responsibilities Operate forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, electric pallet jacks, conveyors, cranes, handcarts, and other material-handling equipment.

Safely move and stage materials throughout the warehouse or facility.

Perform shipping, receiving, picking, and inventory-related activities.

Use RF scanners to accurately track and manage inventory.

Maintain accurate records and follow established SOPs and safety procedures.

Perform basic math, computer, and inventory-related tasks.

Follow PPE, hazard communication, FIFO, and workplace safety requirements.

Safely lift and move materials weigh 50+ lbs.

Work effectively in a metric-driven environment and communicate with team leads and supervisors. Required Skills & Experience 2+ years of warehouse/material-handling experience preferred.

Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks.

Experience with PIT equipment and RF scanners.

Shipping, receiving, inventory management, and record-keeping experience.

Ability to read, write, and understand English and perform basic math calculations.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Experience with FIFO, PPE, hazard communication, and warehouse safety procedures.

Experience operating forklifts with various attachments, including clamp trucks, is a plus.

Cold-storage warehouse and Hazmat experience is a plus. Physical & Work Environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, push/pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand movements.

Ability to lift and move over 50 lbs.

Work may involve moving mechanical equipment, vibration, outdoor/extreme temperatures, fumes, and airborne particles.

Warehouse conditions may be hot during summer and cold during winter, with moderate to loud noise levels