Sit Down Forklift Operator

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Gadsden, AL 35901
Pay: $16.00 Hourly
Posted: 6 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Sit Down Forklift Operator

We are seeking dedicated and safety-conscious Sit-Down Forklift Operators to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Company Profile

Automotive Manufacturing facility located in Steele, AL. Metal Stamping, Press stamping, and Complete Assembly.

What's in it for you?

  • Normal schedule:
  • 1st shift Monday - Friday 3am-11:30am $16/hr
  • 2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday
  • Both shifts currently working 12 hour shifts 3am-3pm or 3pm-3am Monday through Saturday with possible Sundays.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Sit Down Forklift Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $16.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • Weekend work required
  • Various shifts available (Monday through Sunday from 03:00am to 03:00pm)
  • This critical role offers consistent full-time hours with opportunities for overtime.
  • You will be responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials, preparing metal products for packaging, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment.
  • Safely and efficiently operate a sit-down forklift to transport, stack, and retrieve materials and products.
  • Prepare metal components for packaging, ensuring quality and readiness for shipment.
  • Accurately pull correct orders from inventory and stage them in the designated loading area.
  • Move and organize materials within the warehouse or production floor to maintain an orderly and efficient workspace.
  • Perform pre-shift inspections of equipment and complete daily maintenance checklists.

Sit Down Forklift Operator Qualifications:

  •   Minimum 6 months experience operating sit-down forklifts.
  •  Must possess personal safety glasses and steel-toe shoes.
  • Commitment to safety protocols and efficient work practices.
  • Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
  • Comfortable standing for extended periods (e.g., 12-hour shifts).
  • Prior experience with assembly tasks.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Gadsden, AL

200-B W Meighan Blvd

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 543-2916

gadsden.AL@elwoodstaffing.com

Qualifications

*See above for qualifications

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