Standard Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Standard Forklift Operator
Automation Personnel Services is seeking a skilled and dependable Standard Forklift Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company in Dalton, GA. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a stable, safety-driven environment where teamwork is valued, and employees are supported in their long-term career growth. If you take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently while contributing to a strong team, this role is a great fit.

Pay Rate
Day: $18 per hour

Night: $19 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Day: 8AM-8PM swing shift

Night:8PM-8AM swing shift

Must be willing to work every other weekend

Standard Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have 5 years of experience
• Load, unload, move, and stack products, pallets, or materials within the warehouse or onto trucks.
• Inspect forklifts daily and perform basic maintenance checks (fuel, oil, battery, tires, etc.).
• Scan and record inventory movement using barcode scanners.
• Keep aisles, shelves, and storage areas organized and hazard-free.
• Follow all warehouse safety protocols, including wearing PPE and adhering to OSHA regulations.

Standard Forklift Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience as a forklift operator. Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards.
• Ability to use bar code scanner
• Comfortable working in various environments (cold storage, outdoors, noisy areas).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and operate machinery for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and depth perception for safe operation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Job Type
Full-time, long-term temporary with full benefits after 1 year

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Interested in this job?
CLICK the APPLY NOW button or call us at 706-913-8000 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:

Automation Personnel Services Dalton Branch
2410 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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