Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

SKILLED FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Location : Decatur, AL

Schedule : Monday - Thursday, 6 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM (Enjoy three-day weekends)

Starting Pay : Competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Job Type : Full-Time, First Shift

Job Description

A leading manufacturing company in Decatur, Alabama, seeks an experienced and dependable Forklift Operator to join its growing team. This full-time position offers weekly pay, a consistent four-day workweek, and the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, team-driven environment focused on safety, hard work, and professional development.

Responsibilities

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating powered industrial trucks to move, load, unload, stage, and transport building materials, including wood paneling and sheetrock, within a high-volume, automated warehouse environment.

Daily duties include supporting production needs, maintaining an organized and hazard-free work area, and strictly following all company safety procedures and protocols. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient material handling operations to meet production schedules.

Requirements

Candidates must have three to five years of recent forklift operating experience in an industrial warehouse or manufacturing setting. Forklift certification is preferred but not required. Those with less experience are encouraged to apply

Skills testing and screening will be part of the hiring process to confirm operational competency and safety adherence. Strong hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds routinely are required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and a team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift certification is strongly preferred. Experience working in a high-volume, automated warehouse environment is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is based in a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing facility. Physical demands include standing, lifting, and moving materials for extended periods. Adherence to safety standards is essential at all times.

Why Join Us?

The company fosters a culture that values safety, accountability, and career development.

Employees benefit from weekly pay, stable first-shift hours, three-day weekends, and opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance.

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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If hired, you must pass a background check and drug screening before your start date.