Material Handler- Need Stand up forklift Operators (3rd Shift 8:00 pm -6:30 pm) (M-T)

Location: Covington, GA • Duration: 12 months • Hours: 40/week • Pay: $16–20/hr • Shift: 3rd (8:00 pm – 6:30 am, Monday–Thursday) • Employment type: W2 contract (US citizens or Green Card holders only)

About the Role

This position performs warehouse and material-distribution tasks, including receiving and shipping product. Operators will spend no more than two hours per ten-hour shift on a stand-up forklift; the remainder of the shift involves continuous standing, walking, and use of RF devices.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trucks (inter-company deliveries, vendors, etc.).
• Load outbound trucks (inter-company shipments, off-site warehouse, etc.).
• Locate and retrieve products and replenish picking locations using FEFO methodology.
• Move pallets on dock.
• Physically stack or transport product from larger sterilization pallets to regular pallets before moving by forklift to dock.
• Complete all assigned duties safely and on time in accordance with department standards and procedures.
• Maintain work area per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP.
• Prioritize safety and adhere to operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Perform general warehouse-associate duties as needed.
• Train new hires on RF functions.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a cherry picker and/or reach lift.
• Licensed to operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform in a metrics-driven environment.
• Ability to concentrate and remain alert at all times.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Safety shoes required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly walk, stand, stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, reach, push/pull, grasp, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, pick, or type—including repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motion.
• Occasionally climb.
• Lift over 50 lbs in some areas (not all).
• Stand and move for more than eight hours per shift.

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.
• Exposure to extreme weather: hot summers (no AC) and cold winters (limited heating).
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.