Forklift Operator Jobs in Georgia

A Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the logistics industry, ensuring the efficient management of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. Their primary responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, moving goods stored on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, stacking goods in the correct storage bays, and following inventory control instructions. They also check loads for accuracy and damages, ensuring that the correct products are delivered to the right location. To ensure safety, forklift operators are required to perform regular machine checks and adhere to safety regulations.

Important skills for a Forklift Operator include good hand-eye coordination, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to safety guidelines. As the work involves lifting heavy goods and operating machinery, forklift operators must be comfortable with physical work and have a high level of mechanical aptitude. They should also have a good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control. Certifications in forklift operation are critical, with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) forklift certification being a common requirement. Prior to becoming a Forklift Operator, a person may have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, Delivery Driver, or Material Handler.

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Lift Truck Operator Pole Lift

  • Dalton, GA
  • moments ago
  • Dalton, GA
  • moments ago

Now Hiring Experienced Sit Down Lift Truck Operator with Pole experience. Smaller Warehouse needing experienced talent moving rolls of finished material to bin locations. Come work in the...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • White, GA
  • moments ago
  • White, GA
  • moments ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad....

Forklift Operator

  • Tifton, GA
  • moments ago
  • Tifton, GA
  • moments ago

wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized...

1st shift Forklift Operator/Order Picker Mon-Fri -7:00am-3:30pm

  • Palmetto, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Palmetto, GA
  • 6 hours ago

Teammates will be required to operate a reach truck, cherry picker and electric pallet jack....

Material Handler I-5

  • Buford, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Buford, GA
  • 6 hours ago

Active and current forklift operator authorization....

Warehouse Material Handler

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 hours ago

DIVISION : U.S. AutoForce POSITION SUMMARY U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires,...

2nd shift Forklift Operator/Order Picker Mon-Fri 4pm-12:30am

  • Palmetto, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Palmetto, GA
  • 6 hours ago

Teammates will be required to operate a reach truck, cherry picker and electric pallet jack....

Forklift Operator

  • Pooler, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pooler, GA
  • 6 hours ago

Position: Forklift Operator Location: Pooler, GA Compensation: $17.50 $18.50/hour Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Load and unload goods from containers and...

Warehouse Worker

  • Smyrna, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 7 hours ago

to be conveyed to outbound staging area Check pallets brought to staging area for errors Adjust pallet quantities from one pallet to another to ensure even weight distribution on the pallets Warehouse...

Warehouse Order Selector

  • Smyrna, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 7 hours ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Warehouse Order Selector - Now Hiring

  • Brookhaven, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Brookhaven, GA
  • 7 hours ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Warehouse Associate - 4am -12:30pm - Inbound -Shipping and Receiving

  • Peachtree Corners, GA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA
  • 9 hours ago

About the role As a Warehouse Associate, you'll play a key role in our Logistics Center in a variety of ways, helping us to assure that our customers are getting their product in a timely,...

Order Picker

  • Savannah, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 10 hours ago

Our client, a leading logistics and distribution company, is seeking an Order Picker to join their team. As an Order Picker, you will be part of the Warehouse Operations Department, supporting the...

Forklift Operator - Experienced - FT

  • Kathleen, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kathleen, GA
  • 10 hours ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

Warehouse Associate

  • Smyrna, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 10 hours ago

Warehouse Associate 6300 Highlands Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30082, USA Smyrna, GA, USA Req #5552 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 We are hiring Warehouse Associate / Package Handler for our Smyrna, GA facility....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Georgia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Georgia offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Forklift Operators in Georgia
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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