Sit-Down Forklift Operator
Canton, Georgia•Contract
$18 - $20 hourly
$18 - $20 hourly
About the Job
Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator in Canton, GA. In this dynamic and essential role, you will be responsible for transporting heavy corrugated cardboard materials using specialized extended and tapered forks within a fast-paced manufacturing facility. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.
In a Sit-Down Forklift Operator job, you’ll be responsible for:
- Safely operating a sit-down forklift equipped with extended and tapered forks to move, stack, and stage corrugated cardboard product.
- Loading and unloading freight trucks efficiently to maintain uninterrupted production schedules.
- Transporting raw materials and finished goods safely throughout the manufacturing plant.
- Performing daily pre-shift equipment inspections on your sit-down forklift to ensure safe operation.
- Wrapping, labeling, and securing corrugated cardboard bundles for transit.
- Assisting with warehouse organization and maintaining clean work aisles.
- Collaborating with the production team to keep staging areas supplied with necessary materials.
What you’ll need:
- Proven experience safely operating a sit-down forklift.
- Specific hands-on experience using extended and tapered forks (preferred).
- Prior exposure to a manufacturing or corrugated cardboard environment.
- Strong awareness of workplace safety protocols and OSHA standards.
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Dependable attendance and a solid work ethic.
- Ability to lift, bend, and move materials as needed throughout the shift.
Perks:
- Competitive Pay: $18.00 – $20.00/hr (depending on experience)
- Great Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
- Steady full-time hours with a growing corrugated cardboard manufacturer.
Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Sit-Down Forklift Operator job in Canton, GA, or visit our website www.openwork.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available.
About Openwork:
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