Automation Personnel Services Inc is hiring: Forklift operator in Dalton

Job Description

Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services is hiring a skilled and dependable Forklift Operator for a well-established manufacturing company in Dalton, GA. This is your chance to join a company that values your contribution and promotes a strong safety culture in a stable and growing work environment.

Pay Rate
$18-$19 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Day: 8AM-8PM swing shift

Night:8PM-8AM swing shift

Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload, move, and stack products, pallets, or materials within the warehouse or onto trucks.
• Inspect forklifts daily and perform basic maintenance checks (fuel, oil, battery, tires, etc.).
• Scan and record inventory movement using barcode scanners.
• Keep aisles, shelves, and storage areas organized and hazard-free.
• Maintain clean work areas, ensuring compliance with housekeeping standards.
• Follow all warehouse safety protocols, including wearing PPE and adhering to OSHA regulations.
• Operate forklifts at safe speeds and follow traffic management guidelines.
• Report equipment malfunctions, accidents, or safety hazards immediately.

Forklift Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience as a forklift operator. Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards.
• Ability to use bar code scanner
• Comfortable working in various environments (cold storage, outdoors, noisy areas).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and operate machinery for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and depth perception for safe operation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience

Job Type
Full-time, Temporary Position

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligiblecontingent and temporary associates.

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsDalton@apstemps.com, or call us at 706.913.8000 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Dalton Branch
2410 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Equal Opportunity Employer
APSDalton

Additional Information

Automation Personnel Services is an Essential Business Support Provider.

Automation Personnel Services is a winner of several Best of Class awards in the Staffing Industry

Winner SAFETY Standard of EXCELLENCE - American Staffing Association and American Safety Council

Winner ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award - 2016-2024

Winner ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award - 2019-2024

Winner Best Staffing Companies To Work For - CIO Views Magazine