Forklift Operator Job at BSW GROUP LLC in Atlanta

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A Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, is a certified warehouse or manufacturing associate responsible for controlling heavy machinery to move materials around a work site. Their duties include preparing merchandise and securing it for safe, easy transport, using radio communications to determine priorities and performing regular machine maintenance on forklifts and other tools.

Responsibilities:

• As a Materials Handler (Forklift Operator), you will perform a wide range of warehousing work to include receiving, storing, selecting and shipping perishable and semi-perishables subsistence products.
• You will operate all types of materials handling equipment.
• Handle the receipt of incoming shipments from off-loading stages through movement of items to storage area, select proper storage locations for items; assemble items for shipment, and storing, stack, and palletize items.
• Assist or participate in the performance of physical warehouse inventories.
• See that items ready for shipment are properly assembled in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests.
• Perform equipment operator's maintenance as required

Qualifications:

• Forklift Certified (preferred)
• 2+ years experience in operating a sit-down forklift.
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented, attentive at all times
• Education requirements (i.e. high school diploma, GED, etc.)
• Physical requirements
• Safety training certifications
• Ability to operate powered industrial machinery
• Must be over the age of 18

**BSW is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.**