Forklift Operator

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain skill certifications to properly use forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks, as well as tilt tables, weight scales, battery exchanges, and stretch wraps.

• Perform routine pre-operational checks of forklifts daily and clean them as needed in accordance with the checklist.

• Locate and distribute materials to departments as directed.

• Conduct inventory cycle counts as directed.

• Accurately prepare, input, and process various reports, paperwork, or other administrative duties in a timely manner either manually or using computer programs such as TMM, Word, Excel, and email. Properly document all material movements.

• Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and report deficiencies or problems to supervisors or purchasing departments.

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in forklift operation and certification.

• Experience in inventory management and cycle counting.

• Ability to perform material handling and movement.

• Competency with computer programs such as Word, Excel, and email.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Compliance with EHS Policy and applicable regulatory and company EHS rules and requirements.

• Prompt reporting of any unsafe conditions or practices.

• Attendance at scheduled EHS trainings.

• Adherence to safe work habits, including correct techniques for lifting and bending, proper ergonomics, and wearing personal protective equipment as required.

• Strict adherence to all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

• Compliance with Product Safety and Quality standards, GMPs, IPC product defense standards, and all Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy overtime opportunities with 10-20 hours per week, free food from a food truck on Sundays, and ice cream on Wednesdays. There are opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

Work Environment

The work environment can be hot in the summer and cooler in the winter. The position requires a 24/7 rotating schedule, specifically on the 2nd shift from 6:55 PM to 7:00 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mcdonough, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stockbridge,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.