Material Handler - Reach/order picker forklift needed (Tuesday - Friday (6 am to 4:30 pm)

Location: Covington, GA • Duration: 12 months • Hours: 40/week • Pay: $16–20/hr • Schedule: 1st shift, Tuesday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

About the Role

This contract W2 position performs warehouse and material-distribution tasks for a medical-device company. US citizenship or Green Card required.

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/transport product from larger sterilization pallet to regular pallet before moving by forklift to dock
• Ensure all assigned duties are safely completed in a timely manner in accordance with department standards and procedures
• Maintain an acceptable work area as outlined in GMPs
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in SOP
• Prioritize safety and adhere to proper operating practices and procedures to prevent injuries and illnesses
• Perform warehouse-associate duties as required
• Train new hires on RF functions
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience on 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
• Good concentration and alertness
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good basic math skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written and oral form
• Ability to adapt 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 (may include repetitive motion of wrists, hands, or fingers)
• Occasionally climb
• Lift over 50 lbs in some areas

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, and extreme weather conditions (hot in summer—no AC; cold in winter—limited heating)
• Occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles
• Moderate to loud noise level