Forklift Operator

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Auburn, AL 36832
Pay: $17.00 Hourly
Posted: 3 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Forklift Operator

We are currently looking for an EXPERIENCED Lift driver. Previous long term experience is required for this position.

Company Profile

We are working with a battery manufacturing/solutions facility involving operating industrial trucks to transport, stack, and stage heavy battery components and finished products.

What's in it for you?

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

Forklift Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $17.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:00am to 03:30pm)
  • Hands-on experience in warehouse material handling and inventory control.
  • Forklift operating experience (Note: We will perform our own practical safety evaluation and in-house certification on-site).
  • Good attendance record and strong commitment to safety rules.
  • Material Handling: Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach-truck forklifts to move heavy materials, battery cells, and finished products across the facility.
  • Shipping & Receiving: Load and unload delivery trucks, verify incoming shipments, and properly stage orders for outgoing dispatch.
  • Safety & Compliance: OSHA-mandated pre-shift equipment inspections.
  • Adhere to strict chemical, fire, and hazard safety protocols typical in a battery manufacturing environment.
  • Inventory Management: Use RF scanners or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to accurately track, locate, and cycle-count inventory.
  • Facility Maintenance: Keep the work area clear and hazard-free, assist with shrink-wrapping and palletizing, and report any equipment malfunctions immediately.

Forklift Operator Qualifications:

  • Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Certification: Valid Forklift Operator Certification (or the ability to pass facility-specific training).
  • Physical Demands: Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs, stand, bend, and twist for extended periods.
  • Experience: 1 to 3 years of previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.
  • Skills: Basic computer/data entry skills, strong attention to detail, and good mathematical comprehension.
  • 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!

Opelika, AL

1995 Pepperell Parkway

Opelika, AL 36801

(334) 742-9271

opelika.al@elwoodstaffing.com

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